AI compute density rises, stranded gas wells may become energy assets
Ghost_Pilot_MD · x · 2026-08-06
Author argues AI data center land needs will decline as compute density increases, but energy demand rises. Proposes converting methane from stranded gas wells to methanol or hydrogen for power and chemicals.
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