Texas oil producers want to sell Permian Basin natural gas to data centers, but a lack of infrastructure is holding them back. (Texas Tribune)
The Permian produces huge volumes of gas alongside crude, but limited pipelines and power plants mean much of it can’t reach high-demand customers.
Billions are being invested in West Texas gas plants, and the 2023 Permian Basin Reliability Plan calls for new high-voltage transmission lines by 2030. But industry leaders say federal pipeline permitting delays remain a major hurdle.