Baker Hughes and Kodiak in 1.8GW power-gen alliance

Texas-headquartered energy infrastructure services provider, Kodiak Gas Services, and energy technology company Baker Hughes, have signed a multi-year strategic agreement to support the deployment of power generation equipment for energy infrastructure and data centre projects across the US.

The agreement begins with an initial equipment package capable of delivering around 1GW of generating capacity by 2030, while the wider framework establishes the potential for the companies to collaborate on projects totalling up to 1.8GW over time.

As part of the first phase, Baker Hughes will supply a combination of NovaLT 16 gas turbines, Frame 5 gas turbines and BRUSH Power Generation generators. This equipment will be used to provide on-site, behind-the-meter electricity generation for projects where increasing power demand and grid capacity constraints are driving interest in alternative energy solutions.

The partnership reflects the growing need for rapidly deployable power infrastructure as electricity consumption continues to rise, particularly in regions experiencing considerable investment in hyperscale data centres and digital infrastructure. Behind-the-meter generation has become an increasingly attractive option for developers seeking reliable power supplies while avoiding delays associated with grid connections.

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Under the multi-year agreement, Kodiak will be able to draw on Baker Hughes’ portfolio of power generation technologies to support both current projects and future expansion. The companies say the arrangement has been structured to provide flexibility, allowing equipment deployment to align with changing project schedules and evolving customer demand.

Collaborative approach

Beyond equipment supply, the agreement also includes collaboration on technical training, spare parts support and the development of a longer-term service programme designed to support the installed assets throughout their operational life. The companies expect closer technical and commercial cooperation to help accelerate project delivery while reducing lead times for new power generation installations.

Baker Hughes chairman Lorenzo Simonelli said the partnership reflects the growing pressure to bring new generating capacity online quickly. “As demand for power continues to accelerate, driven by the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure and data centres, the ability to deliver reliable, efficient and scalable power solutions quickly is critical,” he emphasised. 

"This agreement reflects the growing need for flexible power generation technologies; together, our gas turbines and generator technologies will help customers bring new capacity online faster to support the continued buildout of critical digital and energy infrastructure," Simonelli added.

"We are excited to embark on our relationship with Baker Hughes through this strategic agreement," said Kodiak president Mickey McKee. "Our customers require dependable, efficient and rapidly deployable power solutions, and access to Baker Hughes' industry-leading technology, training and support enhances our ability to meet that demand at scale.”