APR Energy Receives Approval for Natural Gas Powered Facility in Texas

APR Energy has obtained approval from state regulators to move forward with the development of an 800-acre data center in Pampa, Texas. The Pampa Chamber of Commerce and the Pampa Economic Development Corporation approved the project last Tuesday (July 10). The data center is expected to have an initial capacity of 400MW and will be powered by on-site natural gas turbines.

APR produces several mobile gas turbine solutions, with power ratings of between 25 to 265MW per unit, and can be scaled to meet capacity requirements ranging from 15 to 500MW. The turbines are also dual fuel, which can be powered on diesel, natural gas, LNG, LPG, naphtha, and more.

The Pampa Chamber of Commerce said in a published statement that the development, “brings with it the promise of new jobs, high-tech infrastructure, and powerful momentum for local economic growth. It’s not just a win for Pampa, it’s a bold leap into the future for our entire region.”

According to the company, the data center is expected to consume up to 1.5 million gallons of water per day. The vast water usage has led to concerns that it could impact water security across the state. Estimations in the current Texas State Water Plan project suggest that new data center developments could lead to a nine million acre-feet shortfall in water within the next decade.