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AI industry to Congress: “We need energy”

AI Leaders Warn Congress: Without Energy, the U.S. Will Lose the AI Race

Summary:
During a pivotal congressional hearing in April 2025, top voices in AI—including Eric Schmidt and executives from Micron—issued a clear warning: America’s leadership in artificial intelligence hinges on energy availability. They urged lawmakers to streamline permitting and embrace an all-of-the-above energy strategy to avoid falling behind China. AI data centers require massive, consistent power—making energy infrastructure, including natural gas, a non-negotiable pillar of innovation. The discussion directly reinforces EQT’s position: as the country’s largest producer of natural gas, the company is critical to meeting AI’s rising demand and securing the U.S. technological edge.

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