The IEA forecasts US investment in coal and gas-fired generation will reach $50 billion this year, about $3 billion more than China. The increase is driven by a surges in gas-turbine orders and sharp price rises as demand outstrips manufacturing capa

2026-07-01

The IEA forecasts US investment in coal and gas-fired generation will reach $50 billion this year, about $3 billion more than China. The increase is driven by a surges in gas-turbine orders and sharp price rises as demand outstrips manufacturing capacity. US customers ordered roughly 20 GW of gas turbines in Q1 2026. Modern AI data centers require 1 GW to several GW of power each—about the consumption of a Western city—adding material demand pressure for new thermal capacity.