Energy Dome and New Era & Digital, Inc. (NUAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to deploy advanced energy storage technology at a major Texas data center project, signaling growing demand for reliable power to support artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The agreement focuses on installing Energy Dome's CO2 Battery Plus system at NUAI's Texas Critical Data Centers site in Odessa, where the company is planning a large-scale, AI-optimized facility expected to exceed 1 gigawatt of power demand.
The collaboration aims to deliver consistent, high-capacity power while managing costs and emissions. The companies say the technology will help reduce reliance on traditional grid interconnection timelines while ensuring continuous, 24/7 energy availability for mission-critical operations.
"AI is redefining energy systems and accelerating the need for reliable, always-available power for data centers and the grid," said Energy Dome CEO Claudio Spadacini, emphasizing the role of flexible energy solutions in supporting rapid data center expansion.
The CO2 Battery Plus system integrates energy storage with gas-fired generation by capturing and reusing waste heat, allowing operators to boost output, improve efficiency, and lower emissions. The system can store excess energy during low-demand periods and rapidly dispatch it when demand spikes, an increasingly important capability as AI workloads fluctuate.
NUAI officials say the technology will also help balance variable energy loads while lowering overall energy costs.
"The ability to flexibly dispatch stored energy provides additional operational flexibility for AI workloads," said President and COO Charlie Nelson. "We look forward to expandingourt deployment of this technology across our portfolio."
The project reflects a broader trend across Texas, where surging demand from data centers and industrial growth is driving new investments in both traditional and emerging energy infrastructure.
As AI-driven power demand accelerates, partnerships like this highlight how Texas is becoming a testing ground for next-generation energy solutions designed to deliver reliability, scalability, and lower emissions.
