Data Center Developers in Texas Plan Massive New Gas Power Projects

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By By Dylan BaddourAug 25, 2026, 4:55 am126 pts
A handful of mega data center projects would emit over 100 million tons per year of greenhouse gases, an enormous amount roughly equal to the annual emissions of a mid-sized industrialized country. By Dylan Baddour The 12 largest gas power projects planned in Texas are all specifically intended to run data…

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