American Intelligence & Power Corporation , Caterpillar Inc. , and Boyd CAT have entered into a strategic alliance and purchase agreement to support the development of AIP Corp's flagship site, the Monarch Compute Campus. This site is a large-scale, multi-phase power generation and infrastructure platform designed to deliver long-term, high-reliability power solutions to hyperscale and enterprise data centre customers.
Under the purchase agreement, AIP Corp has ordered 2 GW of fast-response natural gas generator sets to support the initial phase of Monarch, with deliveries scheduled from September 2026 through August 2027. The fast-response generation equipment will be augmented with battery energy storage systems designed to handle the extreme load swings of AI data centers. The Caterpillar equipment and battery systems are expected to be commissioned and ready to deliver power within months of equipment delivery, supporting Monarch's accelerated time-to-market strategy to meet rapidly growing power demand from data centers.
This 2-GW order supports Monarch's initial phases, with additional phased expansion planned over time. The Caterpillar G3516 fast-response natural gas generator sets are well-suited for behind-the-metre data centre applications due to rapid start capability, load-following performance, and high reliability in continuous-duty operation. The gensets will operate on natural gas and incorporate advanced emissions controls, including selective catalytic reduction (SCR), to support ultra-low emissions performance and compliance with all relevant air permitting requirements.
Monarch will use advanced monitoring and control systems to support high availability, operational resilience, and predictable lifecycle performance. Designed as a fully self-supplied, behind-the-metre power platform, Monarch generates power onsite and does not require incremental utility transmission or distribution infrastructure to serve its load. With a target of 8 GW of planned generation capacity and an existing West Virginia microgrid designation, Monarch is designed to not increase rates or add costs for existing utility customers and will support long-term grid reliability and resilience.
In parallel with the purchase agreement, AIP Corp and Caterpillar have entered into a strategic alliance agreement establishing a streamlined framework for collaboration focused on equipment optimization, phased expansion planning, operations and maintenance strategy, and long-term lifecycle performance, including service readiness and parts support planning. The alliance also includes vendor equipment financing through Caterpillar Financial, subject to customary terms and conditions, and aligned with equipment delivery phasing to support efficient project execution.