Fermi Locks in Primoris for Critical Phase of Amarillo Power Buildout — Fermi Inc.

Event summary

Fermi has selected Primoris to engineer and construct the balance of plant for six SGT-800 gas turbines at its Project Matador site in Amarillo, Texas.
The agreement covers engineering, procurement, and construction for the simple cycle phase of Fermi's Siemens 6x1 combined cycle facility.
Primoris has already completed bathtub excavation for all six power islands and staged balance of plant material under earlier work.
Fermi aims to accelerate timelines and de-risk delivery with this partnership as part of its '2.0 execution strategy'.
The project is adjacent to the Project Matador hyperscale computing and data center campus.

The big picture

This partnership underscores Fermi's shift toward a more builder-first approach, aligning with industry trends of vertical integration in critical infrastructure projects. The deal highlights the growing convergence of energy and computing sectors as demand for reliable, large-scale power solutions for AI and advanced computing intensifies. With an 11 GW private grid in development, Fermi is positioning itself at the forefront of America's energy and AI dominance strategy.

What we're watching

Execution Risk: Whether Fermi can sustain this accelerated pace of construction without compromising quality or safety standards.
Strategic Alignment: How effectively Primoris integrates with Fermi's broader vision for the Project Matador campus and its 11 GW private grid.
Market Impact: The pace at which this project could influence other hyperscale data center power solutions in the U.S.