TL;DR

  • Bridging the Power Gap: As AI and high-performance computing accelerate hyperscale growth beyond the immediate capacity of permanent grids, operators are increasingly relying on flexible, deployable energy solutions like mobile compressed natural gas (CNG) to launch projects faster.
  • Mobile Energy Expansion: Highlighting this shift, Certarus is expanding its portable CNG operations, including a new Utah supply hub, to provide turnkey, interim power for major developments, such as a recent 60 MW hyperscale data center.
  • Scaling High-Density Fiber: Inside the data center, soaring bandwidth demands from 400G/800G networks and GPU clusters are driving the adoption of high-density fiber platforms that maximize rack space using multifiber interfaces and very small form factor (VSFF) connectors.

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Hyperscale data center development, driven by artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, is accelerating across North America, increasing demand for reliable power that can be deployed ahead of permanent grid and pipeline infrastructure.

At the same time, industrial customers across the region are increasingly seeking flexible, reliable natural gas supply to support operations, manage peak demand, and ensure continuity in environments where infrastructure is constrained or evolving.

Together, these trends are driving demand for fast, flexible energy solutions that can be deployed quickly and scaled as projects grow.

This is creating demand for delivered energy solutions, such as over-the-road compressed natural gas (CNG). Certarus, the leader in mobile CNG solutions in North America, provides an integrated, scalable solution to help customers access reliable energy and move critical projects forward.

Certarus’ mobile CNG platform, anchored by the industry’s largest portable compression fleet, is purpose-built for these needs, providing scalable, turnkey natural gas delivery from early-stage project deployment through long-term operations. The recently announced Utah hub and gas supply award are the latest in a series of data center and industrial wins that reflect Certarus’ ability to accelerate access to energy across a range of applications.

In April, Certarus announced multiple contract awards, including a two-and-a-half-year gas supply agreement for a hyperscale data center project with more than $300 million of expected revenue over the life of the contract. Operations for that project are expected to begin in mid-2027.

Building on this momentum, the company is commissioning a new CNG supply hub southeast of Salt Lake City, Utah, and has been selected as the primary natural gas supplier for a 60 MW hyperscale data center project in the region.

Operations at the Utah facility – and gas supply to the data center – are expected to commence this month. The agreement will support the data center through commissioning and early operations until permanent infrastructure is in place, highlighting the role of mobile energy in bridging infrastructure gaps.

“Across both data center and industrial markets, customers are increasingly limited by infrastructure that cannot keep pace with energy demand,” said Dale Winger, President, Certarus. “Certarus provides an integrated, scalable solution to help customers access reliable energy to move valuable projects forward. The new Utah hub strengthens our growing network of strategically positioned supply points that allow us to serve customers quickly and efficiently across multiple end markets.”

Certarus brings a differentiated set of capabilities to both data center and industrial customers, including:

  • The largest portable compression fleet in the industry, paired with the largest CNG transport trailer fleet in North America, enabling unmatched scale and deployment flexibility
  • Proprietary high-flow pressure-reduction systems engineered for prime power and industrial applications
  • An integrated gas supply and logistics platform that delivers turnkey energy solutions without reliance on fixed infrastructure
  • An experienced field operations team with a proven track record of executing complex, large-scale projects safely

This combination positions Certarus as a trusted partner for customers who need to move quickly, scale efficiently, and operate reliably, whether as a primary energy source in early project stages or as a complementary solution alongside future pipeline infrastructure.

For more information, visit www.certarus.com.