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Faster-than-Expected Data Center Load Growth May Cause Increased Regional Short-term Fossil Fuel Generation and Wholesale Electricity Prices

LCG, March 18, 2026--The EIA released a new "In-depth Analysis" of the potential impact of faster-than-expected near-term growth in data center power demand on power generation and wholesale prices on March 12. The analysis models the lower 48 states through 2027 and compares results to its base case scenario. Key takeaway from this sensitivity analysis is the potential increase in fossil fuels in some regions and potentially a significant increase in wholesale prices in ERCOT.

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Faster-than-Expected Data Center Load Growth May Cause Increased Regional Short-term Fossil Fuel Generation and Wholesale Electricity Prices

LCG, March 18, 2026--The EIA released a new "In-depth Analysis" of the potential impact of faster-than-expected near-term growth in data center power demand on power generation and wholesale prices on March 12. The analysis models the lower 48 states through 2027 and compares results to its base case scenario. Key takeaway from this sensitivity analysis is the potential increase in fossil fuels in some regions and potentially a significant increase in wholesale prices in ERCOT.

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Maryland’s Cove Point to Receive Liquified Natural Gas Deliveries

LCG, September 9, 2003Tractabel LNG North Americahas agreed to deliver 36 million MMBtu, or about 34billion cubic feet, of liquefied natural gas per yearto Statoil Natural Gas LLC at the Cove Point facilityin Maryland.

Cove Point was reactivated this August as thethird open access liquefied natural gas (LNG)terminal in the United States. Cove Point will beginreceiving LNG October 1, 2003, and most supply isexpected to come from Trinidad.

Statoil Natural Gas LLC will receive 40 percent ofits capacity rights by this arrangement, and TractabelLNG will supply the company for 3 years.

Tractabel LNG North America, based in Houston, isa subsidiary of Brussels-based Tractabel Electricityand Gas International.
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