Vantage Data Centers and Liberty Energy Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop and Operate One Gigawatt of Power Solutions for Next Generation Data Centers

Key Terms

hyperscale data center campuses technical

Hyperscale data center campuses are very large, purpose-built sites containing multiple data centers that host vast amounts of computing, storage and networking equipment for cloud providers and big tech. Think of them as giant warehouses for digital activity where economies of scale lower costs and enable massive, always-on services; investors watch them because they signal steady demand, long-term contracts, heavy capital and energy needs, and potential for reliable revenue or real estate value.

grid capacity technical

Grid capacity is the amount of electricity the power network can carry, deliver and accept at a given point without overloading — like the width of a highway that determines how many cars can move at once. It matters to investors because limited grid capacity can block new power projects, cause curtailment of energy (especially from renewables), raise connection or upgrade costs, and affect the timing and returns of energy and utility investments.

co-located generation technical

Co-located generation is electricity production placed at the same physical site as the energy user or related equipment—examples include solar panels next to a factory, a battery system beside a wind farm, or power plants sited at data centers. For investors, it matters because locating generation next to demand cuts transmission costs, reduces the risk of curtailment and outages, and can improve project returns and contract terms much like having a private well reduces reliance on distant municipal water supplies.

intelligent load management technical

Intelligent load management is a system that automatically monitors and controls how and when electricity is used across a facility, fleet, or grid to avoid peaks, lower costs, and keep supply reliable. Think of it like a smart traffic controller that reroutes and delays non‑urgent energy use (charging vehicles, running equipment, heating or cooling) so consumers and utilities pay less and the power network stays stable, especially when renewable sources vary.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vantage Data Centers (“Vantage”), a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, and Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE: LBRT) (“Liberty”), a leading provider of innovative energy services and technologies, today announced a strategic partnership to develop and deliver utility scale, high efficiency power solutions for Vantage’s expanding portfolio in North America. Upon commissioning, these power solutions will be owned and operated by Liberty Power Innovations (“LPI”), a Liberty Energy company, providing long-term power services to support cloud and AI infrastructure for the world’s largest tech companies.

Under the agreement, Vantage and LPI will partner to deliver up to one gigawatt (1GW) of power agreements between LPI and end-users of Vantage’s data centers within the next five years, including a reservation of 400 megawatts (MW) of 2027 power generation capacity, as well as future expansion potential beyond 1GW.

The collaboration between Vantage and LPI will bolster Vantage’s strategic capabilities to accelerate data center campus development for sophisticated technology companies, enabling Vantage to rapidly deliver digital infrastructure featuring LPI’s integrated power solutions in markets where grid capacity is constrained.

The AI revolution along with continued cloud growth is driving a generational change in power demand. The LPI and Vantage collaboration will deliver power solutions that protect local communities from higher power costs and supply strain, while offering the ability to support the local grid and strengthen energy resilience when needed.

“As demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, access to dependable, high efficiency, scalable power is critical for hyperscale growth,” said Dana Adams, president, North America at Vantage Data Centers. “Partnering with strategic organizations such as LPI strengthens our ability to deliver capacity for our customers where and when they need it, while controlling costs and growing responsibly in power-constrained markets. LPI’s ability to provide significant, near-term generation, and their long-term commitment to reliable operations, make them an ideal partner as we deliver the next wave of innovative digital infrastructure. This partnership, combined with our existing supplier relationships, puts Vantage in a unique position to support our customers.”

“We are excited to join Vantage in this landmark collaboration to develop and deliver 1GW or more of power for their data center campuses. With more than a decade of expertise in advanced distributed power systems, we design, build and operate tailored power solutions that address increasingly complex power demands, combining integrated engineering with real-time digital operations. Our North American platform provides the scale, reliability and operational expertise to support Vantage in this major energy infrastructure undertaking,” commented Ron Gusek, chief executive officer of Liberty. “This alliance represents a significant step forward in aligning energy and digital infrastructure to meet growing demand for AI services while setting a new standard for unprecedented scale and reliability.”

LPI’s comprehensive platform, including Forte℠ power generation and Tempo℠ intelligent load management, provides reliable long-term primary power along with energy services and grid management capabilities for optimization and resiliency. Within data center campuses, co-located generation will connect through a dedicated distribution network, enabling high-density, AI-optimized operations, and includes the ability to accommodate a future grid interconnect. The system can operate autonomously or leverage grid attributes to maximize efficiency and reliability.

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers is a global leader in digital infrastructure serving the world’s most influential AI and cloud providers. With operations spanning North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage delivers capacity at unrivaled speed and scale, driven by a relentless commitment to operational excellence and customer success. Vantage is empowering transformative companies to shape the future.

For more information, visit https://www.vantage-dc.com.

About Liberty Energy

Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE: LBRT) is a leading energy services company. Liberty is one of the largest providers of completion services and technologies to onshore oil, natural gas and enhanced geothermal energy producers in North America. Liberty also owns and operates Liberty Power Innovations LLC, providing advanced distributed power and energy storage solutions, including partnerships in advanced nuclear, enhanced geothermal, and battery energy storage systems, for the commercial and industrial, data center, energy, and mining industries. Liberty was founded in 2011 with a relentless focus on value creation through a culture of innovation and excellence and the development of next generation technology. Liberty is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

For more information, please visit www.libertyenergy.com and www.libertypowerinnovations.com, or contact Investor Relations at IR@libertyenergy.com.

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Liberty Energy Contacts:

Michael Stock

Chief Financial Officer

Anjali Voria, CFA

Vice President of Investor Relations

IR@libertyenergy.com

+1-303-515-2851

Vantage Data Centers Contacts:

Mark Freeman

Vantage Data Centers

mfreeman@vantage-dc.com

+1-202-680-4243

Robin Bectel

REQ for Vantage Data Centers

vdc@req.co

+1-202-936-6335

Source: Liberty Energy Inc.