Certarus Signs 135MW Onsite Natural Gas Deal for Hyperscale Data Center in the US
April 23, 2026
As power constraints increasingly challenge the rapid deployment of large-scale data centers, a growing number of operators are turning to alternative fuel solutions to bridge the gap before permanent grid infrastructure is in place. In the latest sign of this trend, US natural gas firm Superior Plus Corp, through its subsidiary Certarus, has secured a significant contract to supply compressed natural gas (CNG) to an undisclosed hyperscale data center project under development in the United States.
The two-and-a-half-year agreement covers the supply of approximately 135 megawatts of on-site power generation for the facility, with operations expected to begin in mid-2027. The contract is projected to generate more than $300 million in revenue for the natural gas firm. As part of the deal, Certarus plans to deploy 200 CNG transport trailers alongside its mobile compression and pressure reduction systems, creating a continuous fuel supply for prime power generation without requiring pipeline access.
Certarus’ model relies on transporting gas via trailer fleets rather than fixed infrastructure, a strategy the company says can expedite time to power for data center customers by allowing sites to secure fuel supply earlier in the build process. “As power constraints continue to challenge large-scale developments like data centers, customers need certainty around a reliable energy supply,” said Allan MacDonald, president and CEO of Superior Plus. “Certarus delivers a proven, scalable over-the-road CNG solution that supports projects of this size and complexity, making it the clear and logical choice for customers.” MacDonald added that the adoption of CNG by data centers is still in its early stages, but represents one of several sectors where the company sees opportunity, noting that Certarus is positioned to grow as the market expands.
The agreement adds to Certarus’ growing deal count within the sector. Last September, the firm signed a 50MW supply deal with an unnamed data center provider, expected to serve as a temporary bridge solution. Calgary-headquartered Certarus specializes in providing temporary natural gas supply solutions through a virtual CNG pipeline, offering bridging capabilities ahead of physical pipeline construction. The broader industry is seeing a wave of similar deals, including a notable recent agreement where US energy technology provider Babcock & Wilcox partnered with data center developer Applied Digital to supply more than 1GW of natural gas power for its US data centers.
Source: datacenterdynamics
