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TC Energy Raises Natural Gas Demand Forecast on Data Centre Growth

August 6, 2026·1 min read·MKTGSpace
What happened

TC Energy has increased its North American natural gas demand outlook, citing data centre growth, and is evaluating how its pipeline network can expand to meet the projected 51 Bcf/d increase from 2025 levels.

TC Energy has increased its North American natural gas demand outlook, citing data centre growth, and is evaluating how its pipeline network can expand to meet the projected 51 Bcf/d increase from 2025 levels.

Why it matters in Alberta

TC Energy, headquartered in Calgary, operates major pipeline infrastructure across Canada and the U.S. and is assessing capacity expansions to serve rising gas demand tied to data centre and power sector growth.

Who it affects

Alberta builders and developers involved in pipeline, energy infrastructure, and industrial construction; Alberta industrial exporters tied to natural gas supply chains.

What this means for you

Industrial & Energy Manufacturing

Natural gas suppliers and equipment exporters should track this demand surge as a signal for future contract opportunities within TC Energy's expanding network.

Builders & Developers

Expect potential new pipeline and related infrastructure contracts as TC Energy plans capacity expansion; position your firm early for bids tied to this demand growth.

The opening

Rising gas demand forecasts may signal upcoming pipeline expansion and industrial construction contracts, positioning Alberta builders and suppliers to align capacity and bids with anticipated infrastructure investment.

Primary source

Journal of Commerce

Apply this to your business

Alberta builders and industrial suppliers should monitor TC Energy's capital plans and prepare capacity or partnership proposals ahead of anticipated pipeline expansion projects.

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