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Xcel Energy has reported a looming power shortage of 20,000 megawatts in New Mexico's Delaware Basin, driven by rising demand from sectors such as oil and gas, data centers, and agriculture. Currently able to supply 4,519 megawatts, Xcel is seeking regulatory approval for an additional 3,000 megawatts through 14 proposed projects, estimated to cost $9 billion. Discussions are ongoing regarding energy potential, the classification of natural gas as clean energy, and strategies for emission reductions.