US Fossil Fuel Power Spending Expected to Outpace China's

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Published: 2026-07-01
Category: world
Source: Financial Times
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US investment in fossil fuel power plants is projected to hit $50 billion this year, surpassing China's spending for the first time in decades, according to International Energy Agency data. This increase is largely attributed to a rise in orders for gas-fired turbines, driven by the growing demand from new data centers.

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