A chief analyst at Omdia (Informa TechTarget) argues in an April 2026 opinion piece that AI data center buildout is constrained by a convergence of physical bottlenecks: US grid interconnection queues exceeding 2,100 GW, Qatar LNG disruptions from regional conflict reducing global helium supply by roughly one-third and doubling spot prices, bromine prices at $12,000 per metric ton on Middle East instability, and copper at record levels near $6 per pound. The piece asserts that 30–50% of planned 2026 data center capacity will slip to 2028, and that HBM suppliers have preallocated all 2026 output with gross margins of 60–70%. For financial institutions, the combination of announced hyperscaler capex commitments ($660B+) and concrete supply-side delays creates a material gap between stated deployment timelines and likely recognized infrastructure spend.
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