Planned alliance combines modular infrastructure and integrated power solutions designed to accelerate global data center deployment
HOUSTON and DENVER, July 14, 2026 — Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced an agreement with Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE: LBRT) to form a strategic alliance that will deliver modular infrastructure and integrated power generation solutions for new data center projects globally.
The collaboration will bring together complementary expertise in modular infrastructure, power generation, and operations to support the rapid deployment of new data center capacity and help the world’s leading AI companies address increasingly complex energy requirements.
The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing is driving unprecedented demand for data center capacity. As developers work to add new compute capacity, many are seeking behind-the-meter power solutions that can be deployed independently of traditional grid connections, while also improving reliability, efficiency, and flexibility as power needs grow.
“The bottleneck in AI infrastructure is no longer just compute. It is the ability to deliver infrastructure and power on the timelines the market now demands,” said Gavin Rennick, President of SLB’s New Energy and Industrial business. “By bringing together complementary infrastructure and power capabilities, we will help developers accelerate deployment of new data center capacity.”
Under the planned alliance, SLB will provide modular infrastructure solutions, project execution capabilities, and global market reach, while Liberty will provide modular power generation systems, behind-the-meter intelligent power controls, and operational expertise.
“The scale and complexity of AI energy infrastructure is fundamentally changing how power systems are built and deployed,” said Ron Gusek, Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Energy. “Liberty’s comprehensive power service platform is engineered to meet this transition, as customers increasingly prioritize tailored, integrated solutions. Building on our long-standing relationship with SLB, we are excited to bring power solutions that address immediate capacity constraints while supporting the next generation of energy systems.”
In addition to delivering infrastructure and power solutions, the companies plan to collaborate on technologies aimed at improving the efficiency, flexibility, and environmental performance of future data center energy systems, including hybrid power systems, digital energy management, and advanced power architectures.
Since April 2024, SLB has shipped more than 1.3 gigawatts of prefabricated modular infrastructure for data center projects and expects cumulative deliveries to exceed 2 gigawatts globally by year-end. Liberty plans to deploy approximately 3 gigawatts of power projects by 2029.
Key Highlights
- SLB and Liberty Energy announced an agreement to form a strategic alliance to deliver modular infrastructure solutions and integrated power generation for data center projects globally.
- The planned alliance will combine SLB’s modular data center infrastructure solutions and project execution expertise with Liberty’s modular power generation and intelligent behind-the-meter power management capabilities.
- The alliance is designed to support growing demand for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure while helping developers bring new compute capacity online faster.
- The collaboration will address increasing demand for behind-the-meter power solutions that can be deployed independently of traditional grid connection timelines.
- The companies plan to collaborate on future technology initiatives focused on hybrid power systems, digital energy management, and advanced power architectures.
About SLB
SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that has driven energy innovation for more than 100 years. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, SLB works to innovate oil and gas operations, deliver digital technologies at scale, decarbonize industries, and develop and scale new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition.
For more information, visit www.slb.com.
About Liberty Energy
Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE: LBRT) is a leading energy services company and one of the largest providers of completion services and technologies to onshore oil, natural gas, and enhanced geothermal energy producers in North America.
Liberty also owns and operates Liberty Power Innovations LLC, providing advanced distributed power and energy storage solutions supported by strategic relationships across advanced nuclear, enhanced geothermal, and battery energy storage systems. These solutions serve commercial and industrial customers, data centers, energy companies, and mining operations.
Founded in 2011, Liberty maintains a relentless focus on value creation through innovation, operational excellence, and the development of next-generation technology. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
For more information, visit:
- www.libertyenergy.com
- www.libertypowerinnovations.com
Media Contacts
SLB
Josh Byerly – SVP of Global Communications
Moira Duff – Director of External Communications
Tel: +1 (713) 375-3407
Email: media@slb.com
Investor Relations
SLB
James R. McDonald – SVP of Investor Relations & Industry Affairs
Joy V. Domingo – Director of Investor Relations
Tel: +1 (713) 375-3535
Email: investor-relations@slb.com
Liberty Energy
Michael Stock – Chief Financial Officer
Anjali Voria, CFA – VP of Investor Relations
Tel: +1 (303) 515-2851
Email: IR@libertyenergy.com
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. These statements relate to future events and expectations rather than historical facts and often contain words such as “plan,” “expect,” “may,” “can,” “estimate,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “will,” “potential,” and “projected.”
Forward-looking statements include forecasts or expectations regarding the deployment of, or anticipated benefits from, SLB’s and Liberty’s technologies, alliances, partnerships, data center infrastructure projects, and future energy solutions. These statements also include expectations regarding demand for data center capacity and improvements in operating procedures and technology.
Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the inability to realize anticipated benefits from strategic initiatives, partnerships, and technologies, as well as other risks detailed in each company’s most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
If one or more risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release, and neither SLB nor Liberty undertakes any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
