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Hyperscalers might regret embracing natural gas if new forecast proves correct

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English

Hyperscalers like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are increasingly relying on natural gas to power their data centers, but a new report warns that prices could triple in some areas of the U.S. due to rising demand and declining supply. This shift may lead to significant cost increases for operating AI data centers, raising concerns about their impact on utility bills for consumers.

中文

亚马逊、谷歌、Meta和微软等超大规模云服务商越来越依赖天然气为其数据中心供电，但一份新报告警告称，由于需求上升和供应下降，某些地区的价格可能会三倍增长。这一转变可能导致AI数据中心运营成本显著增加，引发消费者对其对公用事业账单影响的担忧。