US natural gas and petrochemicals firm ProPetro has signed a power supply contract with an unnamed hyperscale data center operator to supply 60MW of hybridized power at a Midwest location in the US.

The deal will see ProPetro supply the data center company with power generated through a hybrid energy system that combines a battery energy storage system (BESS) with natural gas reciprocating engines. According to the company, the configuration is designed to manage rapid load swings, ensuring continuous, stable power delivery while enhancing grid resiliency and operational flexibility.

Deployment of the system is expected to commence in Q2 2026. The system will be delivered through ProPetro’s PROPWR division. The division, formed in late 2024, provides distributed power generation services to a range of customers, including oil and gas operators and data center developers.

“This agreement showcases our commitment to delivering cutting-edge, dependable power solutions tailored to the evolving demands of data center infrastructure development,” said Travis Simmering, president of PROPWR. “By integrating hybrid battery storage with reciprocating engine technology, we’re able to provide a highly responsive energy platform while setting the stage for future expansion and collaboration.”

The deal includes an option to expand the agreement's capacity and duration.

“Our client was excited when we introduced a hybrid gas generator and battery energy storage solution. By leveraging our partnerships, experience, and proven technology and service deployment experience from the oil and gas sector, PROPWR is delivering a turnkey power service focused on efficiency, resiliency, and reliability,” said Dave Bosco, VP of PROPWR.

Headquartered in Midland, Texas, ProPetro is a US-based oilfield services company that provides hydraulic fracturing, cementing, and wireline services to oil and gas exploration and production companies, mainly in the Permian Basin.

Data center operators are increasingly seeking distributed off-grid power solutions to power their data center operations.

Recent deals include cloud provider Oracle signing a deal to offtake 2.3GW of natural gas capacity from modular gas developer VoltaGrid to power its AI data centers.