The rapid expansion of data centres across the United States is fuelling an unprecedented surge in demand for gas-fired power, according to new research released this week. More than a third of all newly proposed gas capacity is now explicitly linked to projects designed to power data centres. Data Centres as the Main DriverThe shift has been rapid. On-Site Power and Grid PressuresThe research also highlights a growing trend towards on-site gas turbines at data centres. Despite the eye-catching numbers, Global Energy Monitor cautions that not all proposed projects will materialise.