In a landmark move that could redefine data center infrastructure in the U.S., Joule Capital Partners has partnered with Caterpillar Inc. and Wheeler Machinery Co. to build what is set to become Utah’s largest and most advanced data center campus.

Announced this week, the agreement outlines plans to deliver a staggering 4 gigawatts of power to Joule’s High Performance Compute Data Center Campus in central Utah—positioning the site as a hub for next-generation computing demands, especially those driven by artificial intelligence (AI).

At the heart of this energy ecosystem will be Caterpillar’s G3520K generator sets, complemented by a comprehensive array of integrated systems including combined cooling, heat, and power (CCHP) solutions, and 1.1 gigawatt hours of grid-forming battery storage. This setup not only generates electricity but also recycles waste heat to keep high-density servers cool—a critical requirement in today’s compute-intensive landscape.

“This project represents the core of Joule’s mission—to deliver AI-ready compute capacity by pairing world-class data center campuses with reliable, on-demand power,” said David Gray, President of Joule Capital Partners. The site will span 4,000 acres and is expected to go live in 2026.

The data center’s infrastructure is built with speed and resilience in mind. Caterpillar’s expanding U.S. manufacturing footprint allows for faster deployment of its generation systems compared to many conventional alternatives. For tenants in fast-moving industries—especially those relying on AI and data-heavy applications—this “speed-to-power” is a game-changer.

Melissa Busen, Caterpillar’s Senior Vice President of Electric Power, emphasized the growing demand for energy solutions built specifically for AI workloads. “We’re proud to work with Joule and Wheeler to help bring this project to life,” she said.

Wheeler Machinery Co., a trusted Utah-based Caterpillar dealer with a deep history in power plant development, will be responsible for ongoing local support and servicing. Its CEO, Bryan Campbell, highlighted the alliance as a fusion of “world-class engineering, local expertise, and visionary energy design.”

With the explosion of AI-related data processing and increasing demand for sustainable, high-density compute infrastructure, this joint initiative marks a significant investment in the digital and energy backbone of the future. Joule’s Utah campus stands poised to set a new standard for how data centers are powered, cooled, and scaled in the AI era.

For professionals watching the evolution of AI infrastructure, energy innovation, or U.S.-based tech expansion, this partnership signals that the future of data processing won’t just be about compute speed—it’ll be about how fast, clean, and resiliently that power can be delivered.