北交所策略专题报告：美国数据中心用电量激增，天然气需求或将持续增长

Group 1 - The report highlights a significant increase in electricity consumption by data centers in the US, driven by the rapid development of AI technology, leading to a potential electricity supply crisis [1][9][11] - According to the US Department of Energy, the electricity grid is facing an urgent situation, with projections indicating that power outages could double by 2030 due to the combination of power plant retirements and increased load [1][11] - Morgan Stanley predicts that by 2028, the US may face an electricity shortfall of up to 20% due to the high power consumption of AI data centers, with a potential gap of 13 to 44 GW if new capacity is not added quickly [1][11][21] Group 2 - The report notes that fossil fuels accounted for over half of the US electricity generation, with a contribution of 57.17% from fossil fuels in the period from October 2024 to September 2025, and natural gas being the largest source at approximately 40% [1][15][16] - The demand for natural gas is expected to continue growing, particularly as it plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable electricity supply for data centers [1][21][22] - The report indicates that US developers plan to add 18.7 GW of natural gas combined cycle generation capacity by 2028, with 4.3 GW already under construction [21][22] Group 3 - The chemical new materials sector on the North Exchange experienced a decline of 10.19% in the week from November 17 to November 21, 2025, with all sub-sectors showing negative performance [3][30][32] - Specific sub-sectors within the chemical new materials industry saw significant declines, including battery materials (-17.46%) and non-metallic materials (-12.32%) [3][32][33] - Individual stocks within the sector showed varied performance, with Jiaxian Co. (+4.03%) and Hanwei Technology (+1.25%) being notable gainers, while others like Minshida (-5.70%) and Yingtai Biological (-5.98%) faced losses [3][36][37] Group 4 - The report discusses the strategic moves of Bettery in the solid-state battery materials sector, indicating a comprehensive approach to developing core materials, including solid electrolytes and high-nickel cathodes [3][66] - Bettery has been working on solid-state battery materials for over a decade, with successful small-scale applications of oxide and polymer solid electrolytes in semi-solid batteries [3][66] - The company is also collaborating closely with clients to develop sulfide solid electrolytes, achieving key technical indicators that meet customer requirements [3][66]