Energy Transfer is experiencing a significant increase in natural gas connection requests from power plants and AI data centers, potentially reaching 16 billion cubic feet per day, driven by the growing energy needs of AI technologies. This surge in demand highlights the environmental challenges of increased greenhouse gas emissions and the strain on local resources, as companies and regulators strive to balance economic growth with sustainability. Despite the competitive landscape, Energy Transfer is strategically expanding its pipeline capacity and leveraging its extensive infrastructure to capture a fair share of this burgeoning market.