The Verge Science
29 January 2026
It’s a new heyday for gas thanks to data centers
Why It Matters for ITAD
Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services.
The US is now leading a global surge in new gas power plants being built in large part to satisfy growing energy demand for data centers. And more gas means more planet-heating pollution. Gas-fired power generation in development globally rose by 31 percent in 2025. Almost a quarter of that added capacity is slated for […]
Key Takeaways
- • It’s a new heyday for gas thanks to data centers.