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Merom Generating Station Data Center Conversion

Merom, Indiana, United StatesPreconstruction
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Lead participant
Hallador Energy
Developer
Last updated
Aug 28, 2026
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About Merom Generating Station Data Center Conversion

Hallador is evaluating new gas generation at the operating Merom power site to serve utility and data center demand; this is not yet a completed data center conversion. The company acquired roughly 460 MW of Siemens equipment for $350 million and expects a final investment decision only after interconnection, offtake, financing and permitting work.

Capacity

Operating capacityAn operating IT-capacity figure has not been publicly disclosed.
Onsite Generation1,080 MWDesign · Merom Generating Station Data Center Conversion

Development

1 phases · 2 milestones
Energy-project development; data center use not yet committedUnder Construction

Hallador is evaluating new gas generation at the operating Merom power site to serve utility and data center demand; this is not yet a completed data center conversion. The company acquired roughly 460 MW of Siemens equipment for $350 million and expects a final investment decision only after interconnection, offtake, financing and permitting work.

Dec 1, 2025
MISO accepted final ERAS application
Completed
Jun 1, 2026
Hallador announced turbine acquisition
Completed

Infrastructure

Onsite GenerationPlanned Or Represented

1,080 MW

Existing station rating; not data center IT load.

Onsite GenerationPlanned Or Represented

460 MW

New Siemens equipment subject to final investment decision.

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Capacity figures
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Generation & storage: 2

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Location Context
Merom Generating Station Data Center Conversion | Merom | Indiana | US
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Lifecycle Status
Preconstruction
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Reported Capacity
1,080 MW
Design
Capacity Basis
1,080 MW onsite generation; not measured operating IT load. The 1,080 MW value is the generating station rating and must not be presented as data center IT capacity.
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Equipment Purchase
$350,000,000
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Final Investment Decision
Pending interconnection, offtake, financing and permits
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Data Center Status
Potential load/customer, not a completed conversion
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