Caterpillar to Supply 2 GW of Gas Generation for US AI Data Center Campus

Charleston, West Virginia, USA - January 30, 2026 - Caterpillar Inc. has partnered with American Intelligence & Power Corporation (AIP Corp) and Boyd CAT to supply 2 gigawatts (GW) of natural gas generation capacity for the Monarch Compute Campus, a large-scale AI data center project in West Virginia, USA.

The agreement includes the delivery of Caterpillar G3516 fast-response natural gas generator sets, scheduled between September 2026 and August 2027, with the full 2 GW expected to be operational in 2027. The generators will be paired with battery energy storage systems to manage dynamic power demands typical of high-density AI workloads.

The Monarch Compute Campus is designed as a behind-the-meter power platform, generating electricity on-site without requiring new utility transmission infrastructure. The campus leverages a microgrid framework to ensure reliable power delivery while minimizing costs for existing grid customers.

Caterpillar’s G3516 generator platform is engineered for continuous duty and rapid load response, capable of ramping from zero to full output in approximately seven seconds. The system also incorporates advanced emissions controls to meet environmental regulations.

The strategic alliance encompasses not only equipment supply but also optimization, phased expansion planning, operations and maintenance strategy, and lifecycle support. Caterpillar Financial will provide vendor financing to align equipment deployment with the campus’s phased construction schedule.

AIP Corp officials noted that the dedicated power infrastructure is critical to supporting the rapid expansion of AI computing in the US, where conventional grid connections may not keep pace with surging demand. The Monarch Compute Campus is expected to set a benchmark for fast, reliable, and scalable on-site power solutions for hyperscale AI data centers.

The 2 GW Caterpillar deployment highlights a broader trend in the AI and cloud computing sector, where on-site, resilient, and low-latency power generation is increasingly recognized as essential to operational efficiency, sustainability, and service continuity.