Intelligent CIO North America Issue 55 | Page 66

INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Data Centers

Duos partners with Texas city for data center development

Partnership will provide high-density Data Center Development Parks .

Duos Technologies Group , through its operating subsidiaries Duos Edge AI and Duos Energy Corp , have announced a pivotal partnership with the Pampa Energy Center ( PEC ).

This collaboration aims to develop highdensity Data Center Development Parks powered by up to 500MW of natural gas selfgeneration , supplemented by up to 200MW of wind turbine generation and alternative fuel sources for redundancy .
The 500 + acre project will transform Pampa Texas ’ s infrastructure , create jobs and drive technological and economic growth – establishing Pampa as an epicenter to address the national shortage of High- Density Data Center ( HDDC ) capacity .
“ The US faces a tough challenge in alleviating the current data center demand shortfall , as well as building data centers with alternative energy sources . This collaboration helps to accomplish these challenges , as well as defines a new direction for the Texas panhandle and sets up Pampa to be a new technology leader in the High-Density Data Center landscape ,” said Doug Recker , President and Founder of Duos Edge AI .
Chuck Ferry , CEO , Duos , said : “ This strategic partnership with Pampa allows us to begin the deployment of these highly sought-after power generation assets starting in early 2025 and will provide a bridge to a long-term permanent power plant .”
“ We are looking forward to collaborating with the Pampa Energy Center to deliver mission-critical power to this High-Density Data Center development . Duos Energy ’ s turn-key solution will provide rapid-dispatch bridging power , seamlessly transitioning to a permanent facility . We are honored to contribute to the future economic growth and development of Pampa , Texas ,” said David Dorman , Duos Energy Director of Commercial Operations .
Glennette Goode , President of the Pampa Energy Center , said : “ The partnership with Duos Edge AI , Duos Energy and the Pampa Energy Center allows for the transformation of Pampa into a dynamic hub of innovation , enhanced connectivity and economic strength . Our board has long focused on the need to diversify our commercial and industrial base . Located in the central United States and within the heart of the wind energy sector , we are poised for significant economic growth . This partnership is the first step in a journey to long-term prosperity in Pampa , Texas .” p
Building on its proven expertise in deploying adaptive and scalable brick and mortar data centers , Duos Edge AI is streamlining project timelines , optimizing operations and delivering bespoke infrastructure solutions for Pampa to support four 50MW HDDCs .
In partnership with Fortress Investment Group , Duos Energy will ensure reliable energy for the HDDCs by providing up to 500MW of natural gas self-generation , bolstered by wind turbine generation and alternative fuel sources for enhanced redundancy .
By the end of 2025 , the first 50MW HDDC is planned to be operational . This integrated approach ensures sustainability and resilience to support Pampa ' s growing technological and economic needs .
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