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In 2024, U.S. natural gas consumption for electricity hit 13.5 trillion cubic feet, up 4% from 2023, with expectations of reaching 91.4 Bcf/d in 2025. Significant capacity additions are planned, with over 252 GW of gas-fired projects in development, potentially expanding the U.S. gas fleet by 50% at a cost exceeding $416 billion.

Major initiatives include Duke Energy's $3.2 billion plant in South Carolina and NRG Energy's projects targeting AI data centers. Despite this growth, turbine shortages pose risks for timely implementation, with backlogs extending to 2029-2030.