Gas is more expensive AND takes longer to build a facility than slapping up some solar panels/turbines does
this post was submitted on 30 Apr 2026
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Neither should be necessary, because we don't need anymore energy-guzzling AI datacenters. They are an enormous waste of energy and effort, solely for the shortsighted profit of the Epstein-class oligarchs.
But who is going to build the gas turbines? (Americans 😇)
Who is going to build the solar panels / windmills? (China 👹 )
This article is literally about a UK turbine maker. And China isn't the only solar manufacturer
American gas turbine manufacturer Mitsubishi Power Aero
A sales representative from MWM, the European arm of U.S.-based gas generator manufacturer Caterpillar
Langley Holdings was the only UK-based gas manufacturer mentioned.
Do they not realize gas in Europe is not anywhere as cheap as it is in the US?
There will always be politicians they can ~~bribe~~ lobby.
It's still cheaper in bulk than other forms. Fossil fuels have excellent energy density.
Sadly most the energy density is wasted as only a small proportion is captured to do work. Renewables capture almost all of the energy. Renewables are definitely better from an energy density standpoint as you need a lot less to match the theoretical energy density of fossil fuels.
They do and that's kinda the point.
- Convince Europeans that data centers are a requirement for social stability in the 21st century.
- Install a bunch of gas powered centers on European territory.
- Build supply chain from the gas-rich Permian Basin to Europe.
- Profit.
Not unlike how the US has made it a policy to export gas-powered automobiles and trucks globally for the last 80 years. This all becomes leverage to extend the influence and profitability of the O&G sector.