L2D2 Gas Utility Hub
At the forefront of innovation, L2D2's Gas Utility Hub redefines power generation, treating it as a programmable workload asset. This breakthrough allows for precise energy forecasting, mirroring the predictability of compute resources an absolute necessity for the future of AI infrastructure.
The L2D2 Gas Utility Hub delivers integrated, utility-scale generation within the Data District enabling energy independence, dispatchable power, and seamless integration with AI-factory workloads. This infrastructure represents a fundamental shift in data center power architecture, moving beyond traditional grid dependency to establish primary generation engineered specifically for AI-scale demands.
Built on a proven P3 framework with municipal partnership. It's primary generation engineered for AI-scale demands, delivering 1.2 GW of dispatchable capacity with predictive orchestration that anticipates training workloads before they spike. The result is infrastructure that matches the computational intensity of modern AI without compromise.
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Key Features at a Glance
The L2D2 Gas Utility Hub integrates multiple advanced capabilities into a single, cohesive infrastructure platform. Each feature has been engineered to address specific challenges in AI data center operations, from burst training loads to regulatory compliance and long-term cost predictability.
1.2 GW Onsite Gas Generation
Staged across multiple parcels to support 925 MW of AI load with N+1 resilience and phased deployment flexibility
Dual Fuel Pipeline Access
Private pipeline infrastructure in partnership with Energy Transfer plus ERCOT grid support for maximum fuel reliability
Microgrid Ready
Predictive load dispatching via AI-aware orchestration enables intelligent power distribution across zones
Sovereign-Grade Control
Control panel operated by L2D2 Infra Utility under city/county P3 structure with full operational autonomy
Zero Transmission Charges
Localized generation plus trench-fed delivery eliminates transmission passthrough fees and ERCOT congestion costs
Heat Recovery Loop
Optional absorption chillers support additional cooling loads from waste heat, improving overall energy efficiency by 15-20%
Traditional Backup Gas vs. L2D2 AI-Centric Generation
Understanding the critical differences between legacy backup power and L2D2's integrated utility solution is key to powering the next generation of AI infrastructure. Our approach moves beyond traditional emergency power to deliver a purpose-built, programmable energy asset.
L2D2's innovative approach fundamentally redefines how energy is delivered to data centers, transitioning from reactive backup to a proactive, integrated utility hub.
What Gas Infrastructure Enables
Beyond raw capacity, the gas utility infrastructure delivers strategic advantages that fundamentally alter the economics and operational characteristics of AI data centers. These benefits compound over time, creating substantial competitive advantages for tenants and operators.
Grid-Independent Capacity
Enables clusters to run during ERCOT curtailments or pricing events without interruption. When grid demand peaks or severe weather events trigger emergency protocols, L2D2 clusters maintain full operational capacity. This independence has proven critical during Texas winter storms and summer peak demand periods, where traditional data centers face forced load reductions.
Instant Ramp Capability
Supports burst training loads without capacity negotiation or lead time. Modern gas turbines can reach full output in under 10 minutes, matching the rapid demand fluctuations inherent in large language model training cycles. This eliminates the need for conservative power provisioning and maximizes infrastructure utilization.
Financial Predictability
Long-term fuel contracts translate directly to fixed delivery pricing per MW, insulating operators from spot market volatility. Unlike grid power subject to real-time pricing and demand charges, gas utility pricing remains stable across multi-year contracts. This predictability enables accurate TCO modeling and budget forecasting.
Regulatory Buffer
Fully permitted under local P3 structure with comprehensive environmental compliance. All facilities meet or exceed EPA standards for emissions, noise, and air quality. The municipal partnership framework provides regulatory certainty and expedited permitting for future expansions.
Waste-to-Cooling Conversion
Exhaust heat captured for district cooling loop via optional absorption chiller module. This cogeneration approach recovers 40-60% of waste heat energy, redirecting it to support cooling infrastructure. The result is a 15-20% improvement in overall energy efficiency and reduced dependency on electric chillers during peak demand.
BESS Coordination
Battery overlay provides seamless ramp-smoothing and load balancing, coordinating with gas turbines to deliver uninterrupted power during intense AI training bursts. This orchestration ensures stable and efficient energy supply, optimizing performance and reliability by intelligently managing energy flow between gas generation and battery storage.
Gas Utility Infrastructure Schematic
The L2D2 gas utility architecture integrates multiple infrastructure layers into a cohesive power delivery system. This schematic illustrates the physical layout, logical connections between generation, distribution, and consumption endpoints across the Data District, tying the power diagram to the zoned rack architecture.
Generation Infrastructure
  • Primary gas turbine array with N+1 redundancy
  • Private pipeline delivery from East Texas gas fields
  • Onsite fuel storage for 72-hour autonomous operation
  • Emissions control and monitoring systems
Distribution Network
  • Underground trench-fed medium voltage (15kV) lines
  • Microgrid control node with L2D2 orchestration layer featuring ML-based burst prediction models, NVIDIA Base Command/MGX Platform integration, and open APIs for infrastructure team control stack integration
  • ERCOT grid tie for supplemental capacity
BESS Overlay
  • Battery energy storage systems (BESS) provide instant response during turbine ramp-up periods
  • 10-15 minute seamless power bridging ensures zero interruption during demand transitions
  • Hybrid gas-battery coordination delivers consistent power quality for sensitive AI workloads
  • Real-time load balancing optimizes fuel efficiency and extends turbine operational life
The infrastructure is designed for modular expansion, with each parcel supporting independent generation clusters that can operate autonomously or in coordinated microgrid mode. This flexibility enables phased deployment matching tenant demand while maintaining full redundancy and reliability standards. The orchestration layer ensures seamless power delivery and is open to integration with various GPU vendor platforms.
Capacity & Phased Rollout
The L2D2 gas utility deployment follows a carefully staged rollout designed to match data center tenant absorption while minimizing capital exposure. Phase 1 establishes the foundational infrastructure and operational frameworks, while subsequent phases scale capacity in lockstep with demand.
300MW
Phase 1 Generation
Initial deployment paired with 150 MW data load, commissioned Q2 2025
1.2GW
Total Build Capacity
Full buildout across 4 parcels, supporting 925 MW of AI compute load
N+1
Redundancy Level
Gas turbines with looped trench delivery ensuring zero single points of failure
Technical Specifications
Deployment Timeline
1
Q2 2025: Phase 1 Online
300 MW generation commissioned with initial tenant loads
2
Q4 2025: Phase 2 Expansion
Additional 400 MW capacity as tenant absorption accelerates
3
Q2 2026: Phase 3 Build
300 MW added, reaching 1 GW milestone
4
Q4 2026: Full Buildout
Final 200 MW deployed, achieving 1.2 GW total capacity
Public-Private Power Partnership (P4 Model)
The L2D2 gas utility operates under a groundbreaking Public-Private Power Partnership (P4) structure that aligns municipal interests with infrastructure development. This isn't a traditional PP&E asset sitting offsite or a corporate-owned backup generator. It's a city-sponsored utility service with formal franchise rights and regulatory standing.
Municipal Co-Sponsorship
City of Lacy Lakeview co-sponsors gas delivery infrastructure and expedites all permitting processes through dedicated P3 framework
Exclusive Franchise Rights
L2D2 Infra Utility holds exclusive rights to deliver power via gas generation across the Data District under 30-year franchise agreement
Dedicated Utility Zone
Land parcels dedicated by L2D2 enable utility control zone with sovereign operational authority independent of external grid operators
Structured PPA Framework
Power purchase agreements with defined MW pricing per tenant zone provide long-term cost certainty and transparent billing
Municipal Benefits
  • Economic development catalyst attracting high-value AI tenants
  • Property tax base expansion from infrastructure investment
  • Job creation across construction, operations, and maintenance
  • Enhanced energy resilience for broader community
  • Environmental compliance exceeding state and federal standards
Developer Benefits
  • Regulatory certainty with expedited permitting timelines
  • Franchise protection from competing utility services
  • Direct cost pass-through without utility markup layers
  • Flexible capacity scaling aligned with tenant demand
  • Full operational control over generation and dispatch
This P4 structure has been validated through legal review and regulatory approval at both county and state levels. The framework provides a replicable model for future data district developments seeking energy sovereignty while maintaining community alignment.
AI-Centric Load Design
The L2D2 gas utility infrastructure has been purpose-engineered for AI workload characteristics, not retrofitted from traditional data center models. Modern AI training exhibits fundamentally different power consumption patterns compared to conventional enterprise computing, requiring generation infrastructure that can respond intelligently to rapid demand fluctuations.
Burst Power Support
Training windows for large language models create sudden demand spikes reaching 80-120% of baseline load. The gas utility delivers burst capacity within 10 minutes, supporting intensive training cycles without pre-negotiation or manual intervention.
Predictive Dispatch
AI-aware orchestration analyzes cluster usage profiles and training schedules to pre-position generation capacity. Machine learning models predict demand 15-30 minutes ahead, enabling proactive turbine ramping that eliminates response lag and maximizes efficiency.
Sovereign-Grade Zones
Dedicated tenant zones operate with full off-grid capability, isolating critical AI workloads from external grid disruptions. Each zone maintains 72-hour autonomous operation with onsite fuel reserves, ensuring training continuity during extended grid outages.
High-Density Delivery
Infrastructure supports 30-80kW per rack density with 800VDC delivery, optimized for next-generation GPU clusters. Direct 800VDC distribution eliminates multiple conversion stages, improving efficiency by 2-4% compared to traditional AC distribution architectures.
Load Profile Optimization
95%
Forecast Accuracy
Power demand prediction precision
10min
Ramp Time
Zero to full turbine output
72hr
Autonomous Operation
Off-grid capability per zone
Unlike traditional data centers with relatively flat power consumption, AI facilities exhibit dramatic load variability driven by training cycles, model updates, and inference demand. The L2D2 gas utility has been designed specifically for this variability.
Predictive algorithms analyze historical cluster behavior, scheduled training jobs, and real-time utilization metrics to forecast power demand with 95%+ accuracy. This enables turbines to ramp proactively rather than reactively, reducing fuel consumption during low-demand periods while ensuring instant capacity availability during training bursts.
The result is infrastructure that adapts to AI workload patterns rather than forcing AI workloads to adapt to infrastructure constraints.

Technical Advantage: The combination of rapid-ramp gas turbines, predictive dispatch algorithms, and sovereign zone architecture creates infrastructure uniquely suited for AI-scale computing. it's active-tier generation engineered for the computational intensity of modern AI.