Feb 20, 2026 (MarketLine via COMTEX) --
A new pipeline will help Invenergy meet rapidly growing electricity demand across Arizona.
CHICAGO, IL (February 20, 2026) -- Invenergy, North America's largest privately held independent power producer and energy infrastructure innovator, today announced it has signed a precedent agreement with a subsidiary of Tallgrass to be the anchor shipper on the associated natural gas infrastructure to support Invenergy's plans to develop as many as three new natural gas-fired power plants in Arizona's Maricopa and Yuma Counties.
"For 25 years—including 10 in Arizona—Invenergy has partnered with communities to deliver a mix of energy solutions and shared value for the local economy. As electricity demand grows, it's even more clear that natural gas is critical to keeping energy affordable and reliable, and our agreement with Tallgrass to procure long-term gas supply is proof of our commitment to Arizona, our customers, and the local communities we support," said Daniel Runyan, Invenergy's Senior Vice President for Development.
Electricity demand in Arizona is set to grow more than 40 percent by 2031 due to population growth, new manufacturing, data centers, electrification and artificial intelligence. Natural gas will play a vital role in meeting that demand, but the state currently faces supply constraints caused by limited interstate pipeline capacity.
"Our country's natural gas and renewable energy resources are the key to achieving the dual goals of lowering energy prices for consumers and securing our national advantage in the global AI race," said Adam Schiche, Vice President for Business Development at Tallgrass. "We're proud to team up with Invenergy to deliver the energy needed to fuel the critical infrastructure powering the next generation of technology."
Tallgrass' natural gas infrastructure project will provide the fuel to Invenergy's facilities. This deliberate design will produce power dedicated to support advanced manufacturing and next generation technologies.
"Energy resiliency and redundancy is the foundation of an advanced economy. This historical partnership of leaders within the energy sector sends a message to the world that the greater Yuma region is now a destination market for companies demanding utility scale power for production. The region's pro-business environment and abundant utility resources (water, fiber and electricity) will be strengthened by this critical infrastructure investment," said Greg LaVann, President/CEO, The Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation.
"Yuma County is experiencing continued growth that is placing increased demands on energy and infrastructure systems. As the region evolves, investments that improve energy reliability and address supply constraints can help support economic growth and meet the needs of a growing community," said Jonathan Lines, Vice Chairman, Yuma County Board of Supervisors.
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