Supersonic aircraft maker Boom will build turbines to power data centers at new factory in Centennial
Boom Supersonic announced a new 200,000-square-foot factory near Centennial Airport that will manufacture natural gas turbines designed to power data centers without relying on the electrical grid or cooling water. The Colorado plant represents a $150 million investment, will employ up to 500 people and is expected to produce its first customer turbines by mid-2027.
Boom Supersonic will expand near Centennial Airport with a 200,000-square-foot factory focused initially on producing its Superpower natural gas turbines rather than supersonic aircraft. The turbines use technology developed for Boom’s aircraft engines and are designed to generate 42 megawatts for data centers without drawing power from the grid or using cooling water. The plant is expected to be fully operational early next year, eventually producing 50 turbines annually and employing about 500 people.
CEO and founder Blake Scholl said demand for independent data center power is being driven by long waits for grid connections and turbine shortages. Gov. Jared Polis said the expansion represents a $150 million investment, while U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright attended the unveiling of the first turbine. Boom had planned Denver-based Crusoe as a launch customer, but Crusoe confirmed that it is pursuing a broader mix of energy options and will use turbines from another supplier instead.