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A report published by CNBC indicates that the global data center sector has entered a pivotal phase, as rapid expansion driven by soaring demand for artificial intelligence computing power begins to collide with real-world constraints related to energy, costs, and infrastructure.

According to the report, massive investments in digital infrastructure—particularly by major technology companies—are fueling an unprecedented pace of new data center construction, aimed primarily at supporting the training and deployment of energy-intensive AI models that require advanced cooling systems.

However, the industry is approaching what the report describes as a “turning point,” where continued rapid expansion is no longer guaranteed. Challenges are mounting, including limited power supply availability, rising financing costs, supply chain pressures, and increasingly stringent regulatory and environmental requirements in certain markets.

While strong demand continues to create significant opportunities for energy and infrastructure companies, it is also prompting investors to question the long-term sustainability of elevated capital spending and the ability of operators to generate sufficient returns.