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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Carlos Nogueras Ramos

West Texas wants to sell its natural gas to AI data centers, but has few options for transporting it

A well service rig, operated by Maverick Natural Resources, is seen Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, outside of Goldsmith. The 15-year-old well, which produces 6 barrels of oil and 150,000 cubic feet of natural gas a day, was being serviced to replace its downhole pumping unit.
Oil and gas companies in West Texas are not competitive when it comes to powering large data centers, a new report found. (Credit: Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune)

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