Atlas Energy commits to 283 MW for AI data center
The reimbursement arrangements cover supporting equipment for existing generator orders and a separate data center project, alongside 328 MW of capacity for 2027 deliveries.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (AESI) announced that two indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries entered separate cost reimbursement agreements with a leading frontier AI lab alongside equipment purchase agreements for specific data center projects. One reimbursement agreement supports balance-of-plant equipment—including emissions control systems, electrical distribution equipment and battery energy storage systems—for deployment of Atlas’s existing generator orders under its Global Framework Agreement with Caterpillar Inc. The other supports 283 megawatts of incremental Caterpillar power generation equipment for a separate data center project, outside that framework agreement; the lab is the intended off taker for the project.
Atlas also executed a purchase agreement for 328 megawatts of generating capacity, consistent with its Global Framework Agreement obligations for 2027 deliveries. Atlas said the cost reimbursement agreements allocate the related equipment to the specific customer and facilitate near-term financing. Atlas’s chief executive said the parties are working toward execution of long-term power purchase agreements.
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 25, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing entry into certain equipment purchase agreements and two separate cost reimbursement agreements. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K under this Item 7.01 is deemed to be “furnished” solely pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
Atlas Energy Solutions ProjectCo, LLC, a Texas limited liability company and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“ProjectCo”) entered into two purchase commitments for an aggregate of 283 MW of Caterpillar natural gas generation equipment outside of the Global Framework Agreement between ProjectCo and Caterpillar Inc. (the “Incremental Equipment Purchase”) for a specific power generation project (the “ProjectCo Project”). The Incremental Equipment Purchase is supported by a cost reimbursement agreement entered into by ProjectCo with a leading frontier AI lab, which is also the intended off taker for the ProjectCo Project.
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Atlas Energy Solutions Announces Equipment Purchase Agreements Backed by Cost Reimbursement Agreements with a Leading Frontier AI Lab
Austin, TX – September 25, 2026 – Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) ("Atlas") today announced that two wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Atlas have executed separate cost reimbursement agreements with a leading frontier AI lab in conjunction with the execution of equipment purchase agreements to secure long-lead-time supporting equipment and incremental power generation equipment for specific data center projects. The cost reimbursement agreements allocate the related equipment to this specific customer and facilitate near-term financing.
The first cost reimbursement agreement supports the purchase of balance-of-plant equipment, including emissions control systems, electrical distribution equipment, battery energy storage systems, and other supporting infrastructure to support the deployment of Atlas’ existing generator orders under its previously announced Global Framework Agreement (“GFA”) with Caterpillar Inc.
The second cost reimbursement agreement supports an incremental 283 megawatts of purchase commitments for Caterpillar power generation equipment to facilitate the initial power ramp of a separate data center project. These generating capacity purchases are in addition to Atlas’s obligations under the GFA with Caterpillar.
Additionally, Atlas executed a purchase agreement for 328 megawatts of generating capacity, consistent with its obligations under the GFA for 2027 deliveries.
John Turner, President & CEO, commented, “As the need for power infrastructure continues to grow rapidly, de-risking the supply chain and the project timelines is of paramount importance to Atlas as we work with our customers to achieve their goals of ramping compute capacity. This customer’s willingness to enter into cost reimbursement agreements is a clear sign of commitment to these projects as we work together toward the execution of long-term power purchase agreements.”
About Atlas Energy Solutions
Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) is a leading energy solutions provider, unlocking energy that powers the world’s critical infrastructure. For companies requiring power where grid utilities are unavailable, Atlas can help customers overcome the schedule and capital expense barriers that hinder project and operational success. For oil & gas producers, Atlas helps companies overcome disruptive operational and technical challenges to maximize oilfield completions and operations. From large scale private grid power systems to the world’s most advanced frac sand delivery networks, Atlas delivers the engineering, technology and turnkey project execution expertise that turns energy constraints into advantages.
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