Hyperscalers like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are increasingly turning to natural gas to power their data centers, but this decision may come back to haunt them. The price of natural gas could triple in some parts of the US, leading to substantial increases in operating costs for these companies.
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The main factors contributing to this potential price surge are declining supply growth and rising exports. As a result, hyperscalers may face significant increases in their operating costs, which could either drive up token costs or force them to connect to the grid, subsequently driving electricity prices higher.
