PROPWR, the power-solutions division of ProPetro Holding Corp, has secured a long-term contract to deliver 60 megawatts (MW) of hybrid power to a major hyperscale data center operator in the US Midwest. Under the contract, the company will design, install, and operate a hybrid energy system combining battery energy storage systems (BESS) with natural-gas engines. This deal is expected to provide dispatchable power for data center operations while optimizing efficiency and lowering lifecycle emissions.
Factsheet for PROPWR Hyperscale Data Center Hybrid Power Contract in the US Midwest
Capacity: 60 MW
Technology: Hybrid system with natural gas engines and BESS
Developer/Operator: PROPWR
Contract Scope: Long-term power supply and operation agreement
Fuel Source: Natural gas with potential for hydrogen
Target Commissioning: Q2 2026
Expansion: Capacity and duration expansion permitted under contract
Timeline for PROPWR Hyperscale Data Center Hybrid Power Contract in the US Midwest
Q1 2025: PROPWR initiates development of hybrid power platform for non-oilfield markets.
27 October 2025: Contract signed for U.S. 60 MW Midwest hyperscale data center supply.
Q4 2025: EPC and permitting phase expected to begin.
Q2 2026: Start of deployment and commissioning for the hybrid generation system expected.
2027 onward: Optional expansion phase as indicated under the contract.
Technical Scope and Project Design
PROPWR’s long-term 60 MW hybrid power contract for a hyperscale data center in the U.S Midwest will deploy high-efficiency natural gas engines capable of rapid start-stop operation and load tracking. These will be integrated with utility-scale lithium-ion battery storage. Together, they form a hybrid power plant designed to provide:
- Fast frequency response and load balancing for large computational workloads.
- Peak-shaving capability to reduce stress on the regional grid.
- Enhanced uptime reliability.
- Lower carbon intensity compared with diesel-based or grid-only backup systems.
PROPWR will also manage all engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) phases, as well as operations and maintenance (O&M) through a long-term service contract. The power facility is also expected to begin operations in Q2 2026.
Outlook on PROPWR 60 MW Hybrid Power Contract for a US Midwest Hyperscale Data Center
Hyperscale data center power demand in North America is increasing beyond the pace of new utility generation capacity. In response to this, operators are turning to onsite hybrid generation models to achieve power reliability and load flexibility. This is also as seen with
The long-term 60 MW hybrid power contract for a hyperscale data center in the U.S Midwest by PROPWR highlights ProPetro’s diversification beyond upstream energy services. The company is using its low-carbon energy infrastructure background experience to offer distributed generation, mechanical systems, and power management to industrial and computing clients.
ProPetro’s CEO, Sam Sledge, also said the project demonstrates the firm’s capability to “leverage existing power-engineering expertise in the fast-growing market for sustainable data-infrastructure solutions.”
Data Centers, Hybrid Power, and the Markets
The U.S. data center sector is visibly under transformation. AI-driven processing and hyperscale expansion have increased electricity demand by more than 30 per cent since 2022, particularly in regions like Virginia, Ohio, Texas, and the Midwest. Grid constraints, transmission delays, and reliability concerns have also led to a surge in private power purchase agreements (PPAs) and onsite generation models.
Hybrid designs which combine gas generation with BESS are also becoming a preferred solution while renewable capacity and transmission build-outs follow. This is because they offer high uptime, quick deployment, and emission profiles in line with meeting sustainability goals.
PROPWR’s model also aligns with these trends. This is in delivering energy reliability, flexibility, and scalability. These are features needed by hyperscale data centers seeking 24/7 clean power.
