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Why Bitcoin Mining Is Moving to Natural Gas Flares
Bitcoin mining has long been criticized for its energy consumption, but a quiet shift is underway. On May 27, 2026, with BTC at $75,686 and natural gas prices low, a growing number of miners are setting up operations at oil wells to capture flared gas that would otherwise be wasted. This episode explores the economics of flare gas mining, how it cuts electricity costs by up to 70%, and why it's gaining traction in the Permian Basin and Bakken shale, with companies like Crusoe Energy leading the charge. We discuss the environmental trade-offs, the impact on grid demand, and what this…
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