BloombergNEF has tracked 181 GW of announced gas-fired generation proposed alongside data centers, a global pipeline that shows how access to electricity is shaping projects but does not predict what will be built.
The figure comes from BloombergNEF research commissioned by Bloomberg Philanthropies. It covers data center projects generally, not only AI facilities, and includes proposals at different stages and on different timelines. The report treats the total as an indicator of potential scale, rather than a forecast of completed generation.
The United States accounts for 165 GW, more than 90% of the tracked pipeline. BloombergNEF also charts proposals in other countries, so the 181 GW total is not limited to projects in the United States, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe.
BloombergNEF identifies grid connection constraints as one reason developers are considering on-site gas. It also says financial rewards for energizing facilities quickly can push developers to secure power before grid connections are available.
The report warns that plants intended to operate temporarily could remain in service after a grid connection arrives, creating a risk of longer-term reliance on fossil fuels.
In earlier coverage of a Texas analysis of data center power and nitrogen oxide emissions, EconoTimes reported that the analysis projected emissions could rise 136% by 2031.
