Enabling the Next Generation of AI Data Centers: Delivering GW-Scale, AI-Ready Capacity

How utilities, developers and partners can deliver the next generation of AI data centers—inside and outside the fence

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February

  • 3PM London / 10AM New York
  • Free
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Why attend?

AI has transformed data centers into front-line strategic assets. GPU-intensive workloads, hyperscale cloud expansion, and edge computing are driving unprecedented power demand—pushing grids and generation capacity to their limits. U.S. data center consumption surged from 76 TWh (2018) to 176 TWh (2023), representing 4.4% of total U.S. electricity use, with projections approaching 945 TWh by 2030.

Developers must deliver capacity faster, cleaner, and at gigawatt scale—despite long equipment lead times and highly variable load profiles.

In this webinar, Worley and invited partners will unpack what it takes to deliver next-generation AI data centers. We’ll examine the challenge from both sides of the fence:

  • “Outside-in”: Utilities, power generation, transmission, and microgrids
  • “Inside-out”: Racks, cooling systems, and automation at scale

 

Drawing on real-world examples—including GW-scale developments and off-grid AI training campuses—we’ll share practical strategies to navigate today’s biggest infrastructure challenges.

Key Learnings:

  • How AI and hyperscale growth are reshaping power demand, siting, and grid requirements
  • Integrating “inside the fence” solutions with “outside the fence” infrastructure
  • Navigating equipment lead times, regulatory pressures, and fluctuating demand
  • Practical strategies from GW-scale project examples to accelerate your development timeline

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Andrea Buetler
VP Data Centers, Worley

Andrea Buetler is a business and market development leader with over 15 years of experience, specializing in industry‑scale power and low‑carbon solutions. She focuses on advancing data center growth by tackling rising infrastructure complexity and accelerate speed‑to‑market. Known for building trusted relationships and delivering innovative solutions, Andrea plays a pivotal role in enabling next‑generation data centers through collaboration with global partners. Since joining Worley in 2019, she has been driving growth and innovation on a global scale. As part of that mission, Worley serves as the delivery partner for speed‑to‑market solutions—designing and delivering power and cooling infrastructure for complex builds.

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Gireesh Ganesan Nair
Director Power Networks, Worley

Gireesh Nair leads the Power Networks business for Worley covering Transmission, Substations, and Energy Storage sectors in the US. He focuses on setting strategic objectives, developing partnerships, and driving project delivery. He brings a wealth of experience in the Power and Energy industry, which includes low carbon renewables such as offshore wind, solar, green hydrogen and microgrids. His group plays a key role in bringing reliable power to AI datacenters.

Previously, he held several leadership roles, most recently serving as the Growth Lead based out of the Netherlands covering Power Strategy within the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region for Worley. Prior to this, he served in various leadership roles in project delivery. Besided Worley, he also served in advisory roles for several startups in the renewable energy sector and guest lectured at Delft university.

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