Tag: Liquefied natural gas

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AI Power Demand Ignites Global Gas Turbine Rush, Straining Supply Chains

The artificial intelligence boom is fueling a massive resurgence in gas turbine demand as data centers require reliable power. Manufacturers report order backlogs stretching to 2030, creating supply chain constraints that threaten energy projects in emerging markets.

The AI Power Crunch

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is triggering a global scramble for gas turbines that has reversed years of industry decline, according to industry reports. Data centers powering AI applications require massive, reliable electricity around the clock, creating what analysts suggest is the most significant surge in gas power demand in over a decade.

by Aaron Vale
EnergyPolicy

Germany’s Gas Expansion Clashes with Climate Goals Amid Energy Security Push

New fossil fuel infrastructure projects in Germany’s UNESCO-recognized Wadden Sea have drawn sharp criticism from environmental groups and local residents. The developments come as political support for renewable energy wanes and the government pushes for increased gas production despite climate commitments.

Energy Security Clash with Environmental Protection

Germany’s push to develop new fossil fuel infrastructure in sensitive ecological areas is creating tensions between energy security needs and climate commitments, according to reports from the Wadden Sea region. The controversial projects include a gas extraction platform visible from the island of Borkum within a UNESCO World Heritage site, raising questions about the country’s ability to meet its 2045 carbon neutrality target.

by Aaron Vale