Developers encounter turbine failures and fuel volatility in onsite gas power for AI

Data center operators racing to deploy behind-the-meter gas generation for AI workloads are discovering hardware durability and energy-cost risks that complicate the efficiency calculations underlying their power strategies.

First covered Oct 28, 2026 · 12:27 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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13d Latitude Media The cracks in the AI race for onsite gas power — From cracked gas turbines to volatile fuel prices, developers are discovering the risks of running behind-the-meter power plants.

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Appeared in: 2026-10-28 (#11) · 2026-10-29 (#11)

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