The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule to curb the ability of states to hinder natural gas pipeline projects and other infrastructure as energy demand is on the rise and development is accelerating.

U.S. data center development clusters closely along major natural gas pipeline corridors, highlighting growing power demand tied to existing energy infrastructure.

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At A Glance:

Proposal would limit water quality reviewsStates have long used law to slow pipelinesFinal rule targeted for spring 2026