Ameren Missouri Proposes 11,100 MW Gas Expansion to Meet Data Center Demand

Key Facts

1Ameren Missouri proposed adding 11,100 MW of natural gas generation to meet surging electricity demand.

2The utility projects a 60% increase in customer electricity sales between 2027 and 2030, driven by data centers.

Ameren Missouri proposed adding 11,100 MW of natural gas generation to meet surging electricity demand. The Business Journals reported that the utility filed the proposal to handle a massive projected spike in energy consumption.

The company projects a 60% increase in customer electricity sales between 2027 and 2030, primarily fueled by the growth of data centers. Shares of Ameren Corporation (AEE) closed at $99.39 on September 28, 2026.