Fermi America Orders Siemens Energy Turbine Tech to Power AI Campus, Expand Nuclear

Fermi America and the Texas Tech University System are signing two letters of intent (LOI) with Siemens Energy to:

• Obtain 1.1 GW of F-class generation equipment for delivery in 2026
• Integrate the company’s nuclear steam turbine technologies for a planned 11-GW AI campus

Fermi’s AI campus aims to pair reliable and quick-to-deploy natural gas generation with nuclear power and modern infrastructure, providing a template for the United States to meet rapidly increasing energy demand from AI and high-performance computing. It also helps to fulfill the Trump Administration’s strategy to restore energy dominance and lead the global AI race.

"Winning the AI arms race doesn't just take software developers, it takes more electricity," said Doug Burgum, Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council. "This campus proves that we can integrate natural gas, nuclear energy, and AI into a single, powerful ecosystem. Modern energy infrastructure isn't a luxury; it's the foundation of global leadership. By advancing President Trump's Energy Dominance Agenda, we're not just fueling America—we're powering the future of intelligence."

Rendering of 11-GW AI campus | Image Credit: Fermi America

Siemens Energy will supply three F-class SGT6-5000F gas turbine units, capable of generating up to 1.1 GW at ISO conditions in combined-cycle mode. These industrial-grade units are well-suited for 24/7 baseload applications, and, with its new agreements, Fermi’s secured gas generation equipment totals 2.0 GW of combined-cycle power.

Under a second LOI, the partners will further integrate Siemens Energy’s steam turbines, generators, and control systems within Fermi’s growing nuclear power portfolio, which may include the upcoming deployment of four Westinghouse AP1000 reactors. Previously, Siemens Energy successfully modernized turbines and generators at multiple nuclear plants and will now collaborate with Fermi to deliver clean, efficient, and high-performing nuclear generation.

"I want to thank President Trump for his leadership and action in clearing the path for companies like ours to help America win this race," said Toby Neugebauer, Fermi America CEO and Co-Founder. "Fermi America is working 24/7 to build highly reliable, unshakable, baseload energy through our 11-GW gas-bridged nuclear build."

Modular Data Center System

Siemens Energy and Eaton developed a fast-track approach to data-center buildout with integrated onsite power: reliable grid-independent energy supplies and standardized modular systems. The collaboration enables the simultaneous construction of data centers and onsite power generation with grid connection and renewable integration, if required to meet regional regulatory requirements.

The standard configuration of Siemens Energy’s modular and scalable power plant concept generates 500 MW of electricity, featuring SGT-800 gas turbines, redundancy, and additional battery storage systems. The size of the plant can be scaled up and down depending on its modular approach. In the future, it can also operate on hydrogen, if available. It also includes an optional emission-free clean air grid connection that can be installed either during construction or as a retrofit.

Eaton will provide customers with medium- and low-voltage switchgear, UPS, busways, structural support, racks and containment systems, engineering services, and software offerings to protect and enable IT loads from the medium-voltage grid to the chip and help accelerate building and commissioning data centers with skidded and modular designs.