US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035

AITopTools Editorial TeamSeptember 15, 2026

What changed

U.S. data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035, according to the report. The projection links the growth of AI services to a sharp rise in energy demand from the facilities that run them.

What this means for you

AI’s expansion could increase pressure on U.S. natural-gas supplies and energy infrastructure. Data-center operators and policymakers may need to plan for that demand as more AI services come online.

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