IMI has secured a multi-million dollar contract to supply critical valve technologies for the 1.5GW Franklin Farms Power Station in Louisiana, a next-generation combined-cycle power plant being developed to support AI data centre infrastructure across the United States
Located at the Frankline Farms Megasite in northeast Louisiana, the Franklin Farms Power Station is part of the new nwave of energy infrastructure designed to meet the energy demands of data centre operations. The project is being delivered by EPC contractor Kiewit Corp, and comprises two combined cycle units for high efficiency and operational flexibility.
IMI is supplying a turbine bypass system, attemperators, and a control valve, with a total order value of over $3 million. These systems help ensure plant responsiveness, safety, and efficiency, particularly where consistent power delivery and rapid operational control are essential.
Priyavrath Kathavi, VP Sales, Process Automation at IMI, said, “This contract win is a great opportunity for us at IMI to tackle industry-wide challenges, enabling reliable, efficient power generation and supporting our customers as they expand their capacity to meet the growing energy demands driven by AI and digital infrastructure.”
The Franklin Farms project highlights the need for flexible and reliable power generation capable of supporting high, continuous electrical loads. Natural gas combined cycle technology provides the fast response and stability required for such applications, whille delivering lower emissions compared to coal-fired generation.
IMI’s involvement expands on its experience supporting combined-cycle power projects across North America, working with EPC contractors and plant developers to standardise designs, streamline documentation, and accelerate delivery timelines.
Kathavi added, “Our ability to align closely with project partners and provide proven valve solutions is critical for projects of this nature. Projects like Franklin Farms, which operate in the AI and data centre sphere, require not just a deep understanding of the industry, but also precision, flexibility and technical confidence from day one.”
IMI is currently supporting detailed engineering activities for the project, with deliveries scheduled in line with the plant’s construction programme.
