Certarus, the mobile compressed natural gas subsidiary of Superior Plus Corp., announced that it has secured a contract to serve as the primary natural gas supplier for a 60 MW hyperscale data center project in the region. The data center it will serve is expected to begin operations in the early summer of 2026.

A New Node in a Growing Supply Network

The Utah hub (a new CNG supply hub) expansion marks the latest geographic addition to Certarus's supply infrastructure as the Houston-based company positions itself to serve industrial and data center customers across North America.

The new hub is designed to deliver on-demand natural gas to customers in both the hyperscale computing and broader industrial markets, operating without dependence on fixed pipeline or grid infrastructure.

Dale Winger, President of Certarus, described the development as part of a broader structural trend rather than a short-term response to market conditions.

"What we are seeing is a structural shift, not a temporary spike. Across both data center and industrial markets, customers are facing a common challenge: energy infrastructure that cannot keep pace with demand," Winger said.

"This Utah hub is one node in a growing network of strategically positioned supply points that allow us to serve customers quickly and efficiently across multiple end markets."

AI and High-Performance Computing Drive Urgent Power Needs

Certarus pointed to the rapid expansion of hyperscale data center development, driven by artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, as a central factor behind the accelerating demand for mobile natural gas delivery.

The company said this growth is creating urgent requirements for reliable power that can be deployed ahead of permanent grid and pipeline infrastructure being put in place.

The 60 MW data center project that the company has been contracted to supply falls squarely within this category.

At that scale, the facility represents a significant power load requiring a dependable and flexible fuel supply chain, particularly during the period before permanent utility connections are fully established.

Fleet Scale and Proprietary Systems Underpin the Business Model

Certarus describes itself as operating the largest portable compression fleet in the industry alongside the largest CNG transport trailer fleet in North America.

The company said this combination provides what it characterizes as unmatched deployment scale, flexibility, and redundancy for customers needing rapid and reliable energy delivery.

Alongside that physical fleet, Certarus operates proprietary high-flow pressure-reduction systems that the company said are specifically engineered for prime power and industrial applications.

These systems, paired with an integrated gas supply and logistics platform, allow Certarus to deliver what it calls turnkey energy solutions from early-stage project deployment through long-term ongoing operations.

This positions Certarus as a longer-term partner for customers rather than a purely transitional supplier.

Certarus Within the Superior Plus Structure

Certarus operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Superior Plus Corp., which trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker SPB.

Superior Plus describes itself as one of North America's largest low-carbon energy distributors, serving residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers with propane, CNG, renewable natural gas, and related products and services.

The company operates across two primary business segments: North American propane distribution and CNG and energy solutions delivered through Certarus.

The Utah expansion and the data center contract represent activity within that second segment, which the parent company has been building out as demand for mobile energy infrastructure continues to grow.

Field Execution Cited as Competitive Differentiator

Beyond its physical assets, Certarus pointed to its field operations team as a key component of its competitive positioning.

The company said it brings an experienced team with a track record of executing complex, large-scale deployments, which it cited as an important factor in its ability to serve customers who need to move quickly and scale efficiently.

For data center developers operating under tight construction and commissioning timelines driven by hyperscale computing demand, the ability to secure a proven large-volume gas supplier without waiting for permanent infrastructure has become a material business consideration.