AI's power demands give carbon capture a new push

April 13, 2026

TL;DR

The AI boom is driving increased interest and potential investment in carbon capture technology for natural gas power plants.
At least five U.S. projects are under consideration to capture CO2 emissions from natural gas plants serving data centers, involving companies like Google, ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Meta.
Big tech companies are looking to carbon capture to reconcile rising power demands for AI with their climate goals.
High upfront capital costs and the need for federal subsidies remain significant hurdles for widespread carbon capture deployment.
Experts believe carbon capture and storage will be crucial for decarbonizing the planet significantly over the next two decades.
While no natural gas plants in the U.S. currently operate with carbon capture, progress is being made globally and on smaller domestic scales.

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