Baker Hughes wins data center orders

A Baker Hughes NovaLT16 gas turbine. (Image: Baker Hughes)

Baker Hughes has secured a major equipment award from Frontier Infrastructure Holdings, a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital LLC, for its NovaLT gas turbines to power large-scale data center projects in Wyoming and Texas.

Under the agreement, Baker Hughes will deliver 16 NovaLT gas turbines and associated equipment—gears and Brush Power Generation four-pole generators—to support dedicated energy islands at Frontier’s behind-the-meter power generation sites. The turbines will provide up to 270 MW of power.

The award builds on a strategic agreement signed in March 2025 between Baker Hughes and Frontier to accelerate deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and power solutions across the United States, including the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub in Wyoming.

“This award underscores our commitment to advancing sustainable energy development through reliable and efficient power solutions that cater to the diverse needs of the industry,” said Ganesh Ramaswamy, executive vice president of Industrial & Energy Technology at Baker Hughes. “Leveraging our comprehensive range of integrated power solutions for Frontier’s U.S. data center projects demonstrates innovative, scalable and lower-carbon technologies helping to meet the growing demand for power.”

The NovaLT line of turbines is designed as a flexible, multi-fuel solution capable of operating on natural gas, hydrogen blends, and 100% hydrogen. This fuel adaptability allows customers like Frontier to meet both operational and sustainability objectives as demand grows for cleaner and more resilient power sources.

Data centers, particularly hyperscale facilities, require high-capacity, high-reliability power systems with minimal carbon intensity. Baker Hughes’ NovaLT turbines are engineered to address that need while positioning customers for a future where hydrogen and other clean energy sources are increasingly part of the grid mix, the company said.

In addition to hydrogen-ready turbines, Baker Hughes offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions including geothermal and cogeneration technologies tailored for industrial customers, developers, and infrastructure operators seeking to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.