According to Williams CEO Chad Zamarin, what is driving the predicted surge in US natural gas demand over the next decade?

The predicted surge in US natural gas demand over the next decade is driven by growing power needs from data centers supporting artificial intelligence and a global push for energy security.

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Williams CEO Chad Zamarin describes natural gas as the US 'superpower from an energy production perspective' because it is both the most affordable fuel and resilient to global price disruptions—even if the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.

Williams CEO Predicts Natural Gas Demand Surge from AI Power Needs

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