INNIO has secured a firm order for 450MW of power infrastructure from a US-based energy company to support large-scale data centre developments in North America.
The order, consisting of Jenbacher J624 containerised gas engines, was booked in the third quarter of 2026.
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The engines are scheduled to be delivered by 2028. The identity of the energy company has not been disclosed, following standard confidentiality practices within the data centre sector.
INNIO stated that this is the first order of its scale from the customer. The power units will be deployed as behind-the-metre solutions, enabling data centre operators to access power independently of the local electricity grid.
This approach is designed to address rising concerns over grid capacity as demand for data centre services increases, particularly in relation to AI and high-performance computing workloads.
Industry-wide, the rapid growth of AI and high-performance computing is driving up electricity consumption and creating challenges for grid infrastructure in North America.
As grid constraints become more pronounced, developers are increasingly seeking on-site power solutions to support their data centre operations and ensure reliable access to power.
INNIO’s Jenbacher J624 engine offers key advantages for these volatile demand profiles, including superior power density for its class, fast deployment via containerisation, ease of transport, and robust load-following capability.
These attributes are intended to meet the fluctuating and high demand profiles that characterise modern data centre operations.
INNIO president and CEO Olaf Berlien said: “AI is driving unprecedented demand for power, while grid constraints have become a critical bottleneck for data centre development.
“This order demonstrates that INNIO’s technology is part of the solution, enabling customers to deploy reliable, efficient, and sustainable power quickly and independently of grid limitations.”
The company is based in Munich, Germany, and operates in nearly 100 countries.
