Worley Wins Three BCEI Contracts for US Data Center Power Infrastructure
The engineering firm will design energy centers featuring turbines and battery storage to support expanding US data center campuses.
Worley has secured three engineering services contracts from Burr Computer Environments, Inc. (BCEI) to support the development of data center campuses across the United States. The agreement underscores the growing need for specialized power infrastructure to sustain the rapid expansion of digital capacity.
Under the terms of the contracts, Worley will provide engineering, detailed design, and procurement support for the construction of energy centers. According to confirmed project details, these energy centers will employ a diversified power generation strategy, utilizing a combination of gas turbines, aeroderivative turbines, and reciprocating engines. To ensure stability and efficiency, the infrastructure will also integrate battery energy storage systems (BESS).
The Infrastructure Crunch
This development comes as the United States faces a critical surge in demand for data center capacity, driven primarily by the proliferation of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. These facilities require immense amounts of reliable, high-density power and sophisticated cooling systems that often exceed the capabilities of existing local utility grids. As a result, developers are increasingly turning to on-site energy centers to ensure uptime and operational resilience.
Strategic Implications
The partnership between Worley and BCEI highlights a broader industry shift toward decentralized power solutions. By integrating multiple generation technologies—from reciprocating engines to battery storage—operators can better manage the volatile energy loads associated with AI workloads. For the market, this indicates that the bottleneck for data center growth has shifted from physical real estate to power availability, making specialized engineering firms like Worley central to the deployment timeline of new campuses.
Looking Ahead
As the US continues to build out its AI infrastructure, the industry will be watching for further integration of sustainable energy sources within these on-site power hubs. While the current contracts focus on turbine and engine-based generation, the inclusion of battery storage suggests a transition toward more flexible, hybrid energy architectures. It remains to be seen how these specific BCEI projects will scale and whether they will serve as a blueprint for future campus developments across the country.