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Meta’s natural gas binge could power South Dakota

TechCrunchPublished Apr 1, 2026

Meta's data centers consume significant natural gas, with usage levels that could supply the entire state of South Dakota. This highlights the substantial energy demands of large-scale AI infrastructure.

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