Texas-based VoltaGrid is deploying 2,300 MW of modular, ultra-low-emissions natural gas generation to support Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s (OCI’s) AI data centers. The collaboration, announced Oct. 15, leverages firm fuel from Energy Transfer’s extensive pipeline and storage network. VoltaGrid’s proprietary platform, featuring INNIO Jenbacher reciprocating engines and ABB automation, promises grid-grade performance with ultra-fast response, zero reliance on battery storage, and near-zero criteria air emissions. Financial details, site locations, and ownership terms remain undisclosed, as do specifics on whether the systems will operate behind the meter or feed into the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid.
VoltaGrid’s rapid-deployment model, initially applied to oilfield and mining operations, has expanded into the data center market. The company’s systems integrate high-efficiency reciprocating engines, advanced controls, and real-time monitoring to deliver reliable, low-emission power. Over the past 18 months, VoltaGrid has secured high-profile partnerships, including alliances with Vantage Data Centers and INNIO Jenbacher. In December 2024, the firm teamed with Diamondback Energy and Halliburton to equip electric simul-frac fleets in the Permian Basin.
“This is more than a power deal, it’s a collaboration with Oracle to engineer scalable solutions that dampen swings in AI power demand,” said Nathan Ough, CEO of VoltaGrid. “Together, we’re delivering grid-grade performance with ultra-fast response, zero reliance on battery storage, and near-zero criteria air emissions.”
Oracle, a global provider of enterprise software and cloud infrastructure services, has rapidly expanded its data center footprint to support surging AI workloads. OCI operates in 51 public cloud regions worldwide, with plans to reach 100 regions. In 2025, Oracle announced multiple expansions, including new AI-optimized regions in Northern Virginia and Phoenix, where it partnered with Bloom Energy to deploy solid-oxide fuel cells. The company’s Stargate initiative, announced in partnership with OpenAI and SoftBank, plans to integrate dense GPU clusters and custom Zettascale10 racks for AI training and inference workloads.
“AI workloads are uniquely power-intensive and highly variable, often creating swings in demand,” said Mahesh Thiagarajan, executive vice president, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. “By collaborating with VoltaGrid, we’re engineering innovations that dampen these swings, making AI’s power usage more stable, predictable, and grid-friendly. VoltaGrid’s platform joins OCI’s broad energy portfolio to bolster our leading-edge AI infrastructure with dependable power that can be effortlessly scaled.”
This collaboration between VoltaGrid and Oracle could shape the future of data center power solutions, particularly for AI workloads. The deployment of modular, ultra-low-emissions natural gas generation highlights a trend towards flexible, rapid-deployment power solutions that can adapt to the unique demands of AI data centers. As AI workloads continue to grow, the need for stable, predictable, and scalable power solutions will become increasingly critical. This partnership may set a precedent for other data center operators to explore similar collaborations, potentially accelerating the adoption of modular power solutions in the sector.