The Verge Science 29 January 2026

It’s a new heyday for gas thanks to data centers

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.

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