Exclusive: Hyperscalers might regret embracing natural gas if new forecast proves correct | TechCrunch0

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• August 14, 2026

After years of snapping up wind and solar developments, hyperscalers like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are betting that natural gas will power the data centers behind their lofty AI ambitions. But a new research report suggests they may regret their newfound affinity for the fossil fuel. Natural gas prices could triple in some parts