Appalachian Natural Gas at a Crossroads: Data Centers, Pipelines and Power

Appalachian Natural Gas at a Crossroads: Data Centers, Pipelines and Power

Author: NGI: Natural Gas Intelligence September 3, 2026 Duration: 23:05
The Appalachian Basin is entering a pivotal new phase driven by power generation demands — including from data centers for artificial intelligence. The call on natural gas is surging and generating growth for the region for the first time in years. At the same time, however, infrastructure bottlenecks continue to create regional basis discounts and are preventing abundant natural gas from reaching the Northeast and reducing volatile prices there.  In this episode of Hub & Flow, NGI’s Jamison Cocklin and Christopher Lenton sit down with Jim Welty, President of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, to break down the key priorities, challenges and opportunities shaping the Marcellus and Utica shales. From addressing pipeline constraints and long-haul transport to examining the potential for regional data center development and local LNG export facilities, the conversation highlights what lies ahead for Appalachian energy dominance.

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