MPLX LP and MARA Holdings Inc. are planning to develop large-scale integrated power generation and data centers in West Texas, a region that is fast becoming a hub for energy and data center co-location. The LOI agreement aims to link natural gas processing, power generation, and advanced computing under one operational framework.
Project Overview
The planned power-data center development in West Texas will use natural gas from MPLX’s Delaware Basin processing facilities as fuel for MARA’s operations. The initial phase targets 400 MW of generation capacity, with option to scale up to 1.5 GW. MARA’s data centers will primarily support blockchain and AI-compute operations.
Factsheet for New West Texas Data Centers by MARA to be Powered by MPLX Natural Gas
Location: West Texas, U.S.
Developers: MPLX LP for energy and midstream operations, and MARA for data center operations.
Initial Capacity: 400 MW. Expandable up to 1.5 GW.
Power Source: Natural gas from MPLX’s Delaware Basin processing plants
Status: Letter of Intent signed.
Project Timeline
Q4 2025: Letter of Intent signed between MPLX and MARA Holdings.
2026 onward: FID, construction, and commissioning expected. Following regulatory and due diligence processes.
Outlook on the New West Texas Data Centers by MARA to be Powered by MPLX
This collaboration builds on a growing synergy between energy infrastructure and high-performance data applications. West Texas is already a hub for gas and renewables. Hyperscale computing and AI-driven facilities find the area attractive, most likely due to its energy abundance and favorable regulatory climate.
By integrating local gas processing and data center energy needs, MPLX and MARA could establish one of the first hybrid industrial-energy ecosystems of its kind in the Permian Basin. The region’s Delaware Basin is also having a similar development backed by LandBridge and NRG’s new 1.1 GW natural gas-fired plant to power a future large-scale data center build-out.
What to Expect
The project however remains in its early phase and hinges on successful completion of contracts, regulatory clearance, and environmental assessments. Gas price volatility, policies, and permitting delays are also likely to influence the cost of the project.
