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US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035
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English
By 2035, U.S. data centers are projected to consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined, with an estimated demand of about 18 billion cubic feet per day. This growth is primarily driven by grid-connected data centers, which could account for five times more demand than other sectors. The increase in consumption may lead to higher natural gas prices and significant environmental impacts, contributing to 12% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
中文
到2035年，美国数据中心的天然气消费预计将超过德国和日本的总和，估计需求约为每天180亿立方英尺。这一增长主要是由与电网连接的数据中心推动的，其需求可能是其他部门的五倍。消费的增加可能导致天然气价格上涨，并对环境产生重大影响，造成美国温室气体排放的12%。