Industry leaders collaborate to provide reliable, cost-effective clean power generation from natural gas for data centers facing grid constraints
DALLAS, TX – February 11, 2025 – Modern Hydrogen, a distributed hydrogen production and carbon management company, has partnered with Mesa Solutions, a leading on-site power generation provider, to create an innovative clean power solution for data centers using existing natural gas infrastructure.
The partnership was formalized at the POWERGEN International Conference in Houston, with Modern Hydrogen CEO Tony Pan and Mesa Solutions CEO Scott Gromer making the announcement.
How the Technology Works
This strategic collaboration combines Mesa Solutions’ multi-megawatt on-site power generation expertise with Modern Hydrogen’s technology for decarbonizing natural gas. The integrated solution enables data centers to generate reliable hydrogen power on-site without waiting for hydrogen infrastructure development or grid upgrades.
“Dispatchable, reliable power is the backbone of data center operations, and our partnership with Mesa Solutions ensures that data centers can generate clean energy onsite without waiting for the electricity grid,” said Pan. “This partnership represents the next step in adopting hydrogen for onsite energy by leveraging existing natural gas infrastructure already in the ground.”
Mesa Solutions is developing new generator sets (gensets) that run on 100% hydrogen, while Modern Hydrogen will provide on-site technology that converts natural gas into hydrogen and commercially valuable carbon solids. This pairing creates a complete on-site power generation system.
Key Benefits for Data Centers
The partnership offers three critical advantages for data center operators:
- Distributed Technology – Turnkey, modular solutions for clean, on-site power that scale according to facility requirements
- Reliable Power – On-site, dispatchable power that bypasses grid congestion and transmission delays
- Existing Infrastructure Utilization – Seamless integration with existing natural gas infrastructure, maximizing return on investment while reducing costs
“Mesa has spent years optimizing on-site power generation solutions for high-demand applications,” said Gromer. “By integrating Modern Hydrogen’s innovative hydrogen production, we’re creating a new model for data centers that doesn’t compromise on reliability or cost.”
This solution allows data centers to deploy scalable, firm power using available natural gas connections without grid dependence.
Learn More at POWERGEN International
Both companies will present additional details at POWERGEN International on February 12:
- 1:00-1:45 PM (Exhibit Hall Pavilion 1545): “Decarbonized Natural Gas for Power Generation” — Mothusi Pahl, VP of Business Development, Modern Hydrogen
- 2:00-2:45 PM (Exhibit Hall Booth 2129): “Assessment of New Technologies” — Thomas Poteet, Senior VP of Corporate Development, Mesa Solutions
About Modern Hydrogen
Modern Hydrogen develops proprietary methane pyrolysis technology that converts natural gas into high-value hydrogen while producing solid carbon for asphalt used in road strengthening. By producing hydrogen at the point of use, Modern Hydrogen helps utilities and industry extend their existing energy infrastructure value while reducing emissions and maintaining energy security. The company is backed by investors including Bill Gates, NextEra Energy, and National Grid. Learn more at ModernHydrogen.com.
About Mesa Solutions
Mesa Solutions specializes in manufacturing, sales, leasing and operations of natural gas and liquid propane-powered generator sets and engines. The company manufactures sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to operate in any climate, with advanced telemetry providing real-time information to customers. Mesa’s power solutions enable customers to reduce energy costs and capital expenditures while increasing reliability and operational uptime, all while lowering emissions. The company operates from multiple locations in the United States and globally.
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