Park Young-eon, left, head of the AfterMarket Solution Division at Hyundai Marine Solution, and Aaron Wheeler, CEO of Aperion Energy Group, pose in Texas, Wednesday (local time), after signing a memorandum of understanding on maintenance services for data center power engines. Courtesy of HD Hyundai
HD Hyundai Marine Solution, the maritime service arm of HD Hyundai, is entering the North American data center power solutions market after signing a memorandum of understanding with U.S. energy infrastructure developer Aperion Energy Group (AEG).
Under the agreement, the two sides will establish a long-term cooperation framework to operate and maintain 33 power generation engines installed at a data center AEG is building in Texas.
Earlier in April, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries signed a separate contract with AEG to supply power generation facilities for the data center using 20-megawatt-class HiMSEN engines, totaling 684 megawatts.
As rapid advances in artificial intelligence technology drive a surge in electricity consumption, the reliability of backup and prime power systems has become a key factor in efficient data center operations.
HD Hyundai Marine Solution plans to use the partnership to expand its presence in North America by showcasing the proven performance of HiMSEN engines and its engine maintenance expertise.
The collaboration is expected to go beyond engine supply, with plans for a long-term service agreement and operations and maintenance contract covering the full lifecycle of the engines — strengthening the company’s high-value recurring service revenue model.
“The partnership will help demonstrate its asset management solutions and position the firm to capture growing data center demand in North America,” its official said.
Source: Korea Times News
