Powering a modern data center requires more than just electricity. It takes a carefully engineered network of pipelines, substations, compression systems, and mechanical infrastructure that work together to deliver energy with precision, safety, and resilience.
As data center workloads grow and evolve, driven by artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-performance computing, the demands on the energy systems that support them have grown in kind. The scale is significant. Some of today’s hyperscale facilities are being built to draw over 100 megawatts of power. That’s more than many manufacturing plants or even entire municipalities.
Meeting that demand starts with energy delivery infrastructure. At AED Energy Services (AEDES), we engineer the systems that move fuel and power from source to site. Our teams design pipelines, compressor stations, and electrical distribution components that serve as the backbone of energy-intensive data center operations.
Why Energy Delivery Infrastructure Matters for Data Centers
Most data centers are designed with multiple layers of redundancy, but those systems can only perform as intended if the upstream energy supply is constant and reliable.
This includes:
- Pipeline systems that supply natural gas for on-site generation or peaker plant support
- Substations and switchgear that manage electrical transmission and distribution
- Mechanical systems that regulate temperature, pressure, and safety controls, including control systems and automation
When designed correctly, these systems allow data centers to meet growing loads, integrate renewable or distributed energy sources, and maintain uptime in all conditions. Without them, facilities risk energy shortfalls, compliance challenges, and reduced operational flexibility.
AEDES Capabilities: Supporting the Energy That Powers Data Centers
AEDES engineers the systems required to deliver reliable energy to data center sites across the country. Our expertise spans:
- Pipeline system design for safe, consistent fuel transport
- Mechanical engineering to support system stability
- Substation and utility interconnection engineering for regional grid integration
- Scalability and redundancy planning to support phased expansion and evolving needs
Our work supports both new builds and retrofit projects. We collaborate with energy providers, utilities, and construction partners to ensure energy infrastructure is ready before facilities come online.
Regional Experience, National Impact
With offices across the U.S., AEDES delivers engineering solutions that align with regional utility requirements, permitting frameworks, and environmental considerations. Our teams understand how to balance national consistency with local complexity, which is essential for energy delivery systems that span multiple jurisdictions.
Services often include:
- Regulatory coordination and technical documentation
- Interconnection studies and engineering support
- Field engineering during construction and commissioning
- Ongoing advisory for future expansion or energy diversification
Prioritizing Safety, Quality, and System Integrity
Every energy delivery system must be engineered with safety and reliability in mind. AEDES applies strict quality control procedures throughout each project, from conceptual design through commissioning.
This includes:
- Compliance with all applicable safety codes and standards
- Detailed design reviews and constructability assessments
- Commissioning support to ensure readiness and performance
- Risk management planning for long-term system health
The Bottom Line
Powering a data center starts far upstream. It begins with infrastructure that moves energy safely, efficiently, and at scale. As demand increases and facilities become more advanced, the systems that deliver fuel and power to the site have become just as critical as the equipment inside.
At AED Energy Services, we engineer that foundation. Our experience in pipeline, power, and mechanical systems helps ensure that data centers have the energy they need, when and where they need it, to operate without interruption.
