"The AI boom is driving a massive increase in electricity demand, particularly from data centers, which is expected to significantly increase natural gas consumption in the United States in the coming years. Natural gas is a highly positive resource, as it is reliable, scalable, and relatively cleaner than other fossil fuels. That makes it an effective means to meet this demand, especially since renewable energy sources like solar and wind face challenges related to intermittency and weather conditions."
"Natural gas is expected to play a crucial role in powering the artificial intelligence revolution because of its reliability and speed in delivering consistent, 24/7 electricity, which is vital for energy-intensive AI data centers. While renewable energy sources are expected to be part of the solution for the future, natural gas is viewed as a practical and immediate solution to meet the growing power demands related to AI."
AI-driven growth in data centers is increasing electricity demand and is expected to raise U.S. natural gas consumption significantly in coming years. Natural gas offers reliability, scalability, and lower emissions compared with other fossil fuels, enabling consistent 24/7 power delivery for energy-intensive AI operations. Solar and wind face intermittency and weather limitations that constrain their ability to meet continuous demand alone. A hybrid energy approach combining natural gas and renewables is feasible. Market screens identified five dividend-paying natural gas leaders active in production, transportation, or storage, all rated Buy by major Wall Street firms, including leading LNG exporter Cheniere Energy.
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