"The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is driving a huge increase in electricity demand, particularly from data centers. That is expected to significantly increase natural gas consumption in the United States in the coming years. Natural gas is a highly positive resource, as it is reliable, scalable, and relatively cleaner than other fossil fuels. That makes it an effective means to meet this demand, especially since renewable energy sources like solar and wind face intermittency and weather challenges."
"Based on recent Wall Street analyst reports and market insights, several natural gas stocks are well-positioned to benefit from the trend, given their roles in production, transportation, and infrastructure. Toss in the massive demand from consumers as frigid winter weather heads to the United States, and despite an enormous rally, natural gas could be poised to go even higher. We screened our 24/7 Wall St. energy stock research database for companies with the largest presence in the natural gas industry."
"Five top companies hit our screens, and all are dividend-paying leaders in their respective areas of the sector. Plus, all are rated Buy by top Wall Street firms that we cover. Cheniere Energy As the leading U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, and with a small 0.99% dividend, Cheniere Energy Inc. ( NYSE: LNG) is positioned to benefit from both domestic AI-driven demand and international energy needs."
AI-driven growth in data centers is increasing U.S. electricity demand and is expected to significantly boost natural gas consumption. Natural gas is reliable, scalable, and relatively cleaner than other fossil fuels, making it effective to meet rising demand given solar and wind intermittency and weather challenges. Wall Street analysts and market insights identify natural gas producers, transporters, and infrastructure companies as positioned to benefit. Winter consumer demand and recent rallies could push natural gas higher. A 24/7 Wall St. energy-stock database screen identified five dividend-paying leaders, all rated Buy by top Wall Street firms, including Cheniere Energy, the leading U.S. LNG exporter.
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