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Ukraine Seeks Additional LNG Supplies from Venture Global Amid Infrastructure Attacks, Sources Reveal

Ukraine is reportedly negotiating with U.S. LNG exporter Venture Global for additional liquefied natural gas supplies as winter approaches and Russian attacks continue to damage the country’s energy infrastructure. Sources indicate the talks involve DTEK, Ukraine’s major energy company, which already has existing agreements with the American exporter.

Ukraine’s Energy Crisis Deepens

Venture Global LNG has reportedly held discussions with Ukraine to provide additional liquefied natural gas cargoes from its Plaquemines facility in Louisiana, according to sources familiar with the matter. The talks come as Ukraine faces increasing pressure on its energy infrastructure due to ongoing Russian attacks and the approaching winter season.

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Data Center Operators Pioneering Private Power Grids to Meet AI Demands

As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented electricity consumption, innovative data center operators are taking control of their power infrastructure. According to industry reports, these facilities are building private distribution systems to bypass strained public grids and ensure operational reliability.

The Grid Challenge in the AI Era

The recent federal “AI Action Plan” has highlighted the critical need for infrastructure that can keep pace with artificial intelligence expansion, analysts suggest. This push comes as data centers become one of the world’s fastest-growing electricity consumers, creating unprecedented strain on traditional power systems.