South Korea commits $22.3B to Texas gas plant to power AI data centers

South Korea has agreed to invest $22.3 billion in a 6.3 GW gas-fired power plant in Texas, its first investment under a trade deal with the Trump administration. The plant will supply electricity to data centers, reflecting a trend of Asian nations investing in U.S. energy infrastructure to secure favorable tariff terms. This marks a significant cross-border energy investment tied to trade negotiations, with implications for U.S. natural gas demand and AI-driven power consumption.