The real challenge, however, is not in recognizing natural gas as the solution. It is in delivering it through systems engineered for mission-critical environments, like data centers, financial platforms, and advanced computing hubs that operate on a zero-downtime mandate. They cannot afford energy strategies that fail to scale, compromise resilience, or fall short of sustainability targets. Designing natural gas solutions that integrate efficiency, resilience, and environmental performance is the next frontier.
That’s Plum Gas Solutions’ playing field, where the operating standard is ‘non-negotiable reliability.’
Plum designs, engineers, manufactures, and deploys proprietary natural gas systems, specializing in customized Pressure Regulation Systems (PRS) for last-mile delivery to power data centers and industrial operations. These trailer-mounted systems operate safely, efficiently, and without external power, with SCADA-based remote monitoring. Plum also enables flexible natural gas supply through virtual pipeline deployments, CNG and RNG tube-trailer delivery, fuel gas cleanup, custom manifolds, logistics, and full EPC and project-management services. These solutions support applications ranging from e-fracs and remote power to industrial fuel switching and renewable natural gas distribution.
“Our mobile natural gas systems are deployed at hyperscale sites, in support of AI data center turbine fleets, deliver high-volume, precision regulated gas flow,” says Kehau Kincaid, chief operating officer. “With cloud-based monitoring and rapid startup capabilities, they maximize uptime and reduce operational risk.”
Engineered for Flexibility, Proven for Reliability
Plum’s equipment packages, produced in Alberta, Canada, are designed with the operator in mind—simple, durable, and dependable.
Its flagship product, PRS, is designed to precisely control the pressure and temperature of gas streams. These systems take gas delivered at high pressure, step it down, add controlled heating, and ensure it reaches power generation equipment at the exact specifications needed for smooth, efficient operation. Available in a broad spectrum of sizes, pressure regulation units are capable of handling flow rates from as low as 500 thousand standard cubic feet per day (SCFD) up to 6.5 million SCFD.
For projects requiring higher volumes, multiple units can be sequenced together, allowing customers to process higher volumes of gas or phase in capacity as their development scales, for example, ramping toward a gigawatt or more of power generation over time. This flexibility supports operational growth as well as helps customers manage capital deployment more efficiently.
Beyond pressure regulation, Plum addresses gas stream impurities that can compromise power generation equipment. Its Dual Joule-Thomson (JT) system is engineered for high-BTU gas, removing natural gas liquids (NGLs) that can adversely affect engines and burners. This system cools the gas stream and uses liquid separation technology to ensure clean, dry gas.
The company also specializes in manufacturing high-pressure compressor packages equipped with onboard controls and full telemetry, and filtration skids that eliminate particulates, liquids, and water vapor to protect power generation assets.
Complementing these offerings, Plum provides gas manifolds that are critical components of gas delivery systems to assure seamless distribution across the equipment network.
Every solution is fully customizable to each customer’s gas composition and downstream requirements. They are engineered for intuitive operation while maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency in real-world conditions. Quality assurance is built in from end to end, with continuous feedback loops in both manufacturing and field deployment to ensure reliability and driving technical improvement. The integrated approach delivers the scalability and precision needed to optimize operational performance.
Engineering Energy Resilience for Hyperscale AI
In mid-2024, a major data center developer confronted a critical challenge: securing reliable, high-capacity power for a hyperscale generative AI facility in Memphis, one of the first data centers built exclusively for AI workloads. The site required an immediate, large-scale energy solution to operate over 25 mobile turbines and generate 450 megawatts of power.
Plum engineered and deployed a mobile, high-capacity natural gas system at unprecedented speed. The solution included five custom-designed PRS units processing 45 million SCFD, along with manifold systems for regulated flow and complete commissioning support.
Within six months, the data center came online, with Plum’s system enabling 43.6 million SCFD of temperature and pressure-regulated gas flow. By reducing turbine downtime and ensuring peak power output, Plum delivered a scalable, resilient energy solution, positioning itself as a key partner in powering the future of AI infrastructure.
Driven by Experience, Designed for the Field
With nearly a decade of building advanced pressure regulation systems and 14 years as a company, Plum draws on deep roots in the natural gas sector. Every leader, from the chief engineer to the VP of innovation, has more than 20 years of industry experience, bringing a level of expertise that defines the quality and reliability of its solutions.
Their ability to move fast, think practically, and deliver at scale shapes a design philosophy centered on operational simplicity and reliability, systems built to perform where it matters most.
Guided by this practical foundation, Plum innovates in areas like intelligent data delivery, SCADA-based monitoring, and AI-driven predictive maintenance that maximize uptime.
“Every customer appreciates how easy our equipment is to operate, and we are committed to maintaining that standard even as we push innovation forward,” says Kincaid.
From Field Insight to Global Impact
Over the past two years, Plum has successfully scaled its North American operations, establishing itself as a leader in natural gas solutions. Opportunities in South America, Europe, and the Middle East are already taking shape, positioning the company to extend its impact worldwide. Later this year, Plum will debut on the global stage at the ADIPEC Conference in Abu Dhabi, marking its first formal entry into international markets.
A key enabler of this global push has been Plum’s acquisition by Simon Group Holdings in late 2023. Their support with necessary capital and resources has been transformative and positions the company to accelerate its global ambitions.
This strengthened foundation sets the stage for global expansion—a step that requires flexibility in partnerships, commercial models, and deployment strategies. Plum’s field-tested system embodies this flexibility, enabling it to meet the rising demand for dependable energy in markets undergoing rapid transition. With this momentum, Plum is not merely extending its footprint; it is redefining the possibilities of energy delivery worldwide, setting a course for a more reliable, sustainable, and accessible energy future.
