AI Summary22 Oct 202612 Jumada I 1448 AH
AI Summary
22 Oct 202612 Jumada I 1448 AH
AI Expected to Drive Electricity Demand Beyond Current Forecasts
More than 80% of energy industry decision-makers expect artificial intelligence to increase electricity consumption beyond current forecasts. According to Adnoc's Global Energy Report 2026, 81% of respondents believe AI-driven electricity demand will exceed projections, with 32% anticipating significantly higher demand.
The report indicates that global data center electricity consumption could reach about 950 terawatt-hours by 2030, roughly double the expected level in 2025. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber noted that global electricity requirements from data centers could increase fivefold by 2040, adding pressure to electricity networks.
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AI Expected to Drive Electricity Demand Beyond Current Forecasts
More than 80% of energy industry decision-makers expect artificial intelligence to increase electricity consumption beyond current forecasts. According to Adnoc's Global Energy Report 2026, 81% of respondents believe AI-driven electricity demand will exceed projections, with 32% anticipating significantly higher demand.
The report indicates that global data center electricity consumption could reach about 950 terawatt-hours by 2030, roughly double the expected level in 2025. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber noted that global electricity requirements from data centers could increase fivefold by 2040, adding pressure to electricity networks.
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