As Wyoming positions itself as a hub for the expanding digital economy, a new partnership between natural gas producer PureWest and data center developers signals a potential shift in how energy-hungry computing operations are powered in the state, the Sheridan Press reports.
PureWest, Wyoming’s largest natural gas producer, announced it will help supply electricity to a forthcoming data center project near Evanston. The facility, developed in partnership with Prometheus Hyperscale and another undisclosed firm, is part of a broader effort to leverage Wyoming’s natural resources for powering digital infrastructure such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence systems.
The project is slated to begin with 150 megawatts of capacity, with the potential to scale up to 1,200 megawatts—enough energy to power hundreds of thousands of homes. But to align with the sustainability standards increasingly prioritized by the tech industry, PureWest plans to supply “low-carbon” verified natural gas for power generation.
To meet this standard, the company will seek a globally recognized low-carbon certification, verifying that its gas—from production wells near Pinedale to the generators outside Evanston—meets stringent emissions criteria. This includes minimizing methane leaks and ensuring responsible practices throughout the supply chain.
The move reflects growing interest in natural gas as a transitional energy source for data centers that are under pressure to reduce their carbon footprints while still requiring consistent, high-output electricity. Wyoming’s abundant natural gas resources, paired with new emissions-tracking technology and certification protocols, may offer a competitive edge in meeting that demand.
The initiative also represents a convergence of two key sectors for Wyoming: traditional energy production and emerging digital infrastructure. As the data center market grows and more tech companies seek reliable, low-carbon energy sources, projects like this could become a blueprint for how fossil fuel-based energy adapts to a decarbonizing global economy.
