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Enerflex Ltd. Announces Contract Award for Large-Scale Data Center Development

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Enerflex Ltd. Announces Contract Award for Large-Scale Data Center Development. (2026, October 1). Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/globenewswire/enerflex-ltd-announces-contract-award-for-large-scale-data-center-development/article_1a4d372b-6e9d-5ec3-b255-1200496af669.html

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Enerflex Ltd., based in Calgary, announced on October 1, 2026, that it received a major contract to develop behind-the-meter natural gas-fired power generation units for a North American data center developer. The project involves designing and assembling approximately 450 megawatts of power generation units with deliveries starting in 2027 and completion by 2028. Enerflex is investing about $15 million in property, plant, and equipment to support this initiative, alongside an additional $85 million planned for investments during 2027.
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Enerflex Ltd., a Calgary-based company listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), announced on October 1, 2026, that it had secured a major contract to develop behind-the-meter natural gas-fired power generation units for a North American data center developer. The project involves designing and assembling approximately 450 megawatts of power generation capacity, with deliveries set to begin in 2027 and be completed by the end of 2028.

To support this award and anticipated growth, Enerflex plans to invest around $15 million in property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) as part of its 2026 capital expenditure guidance. Additionally, the company has authorized an investment of approximately $85 million for expanding its Engineered Systems business line's capabilities during 2027.

These investments aim to enhance Enerflex’s manufacturing capacity and supply chain resources, allowing it to meet demand in adjacent markets such as electric power generation while ensuring operational efficiency and revenue opportunities. The project underscores the growing importance of reliable energy solutions for data centers amidst increasing digital infrastructure development.

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Alberta CALGARY Enerflex GLOBE NEWSWIRE North American

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Enerflex ORG · 13× Engineered Systems ORG · 3× North American NORP · 2× Alberta GPE · 1× CALGARY GPE · 1× EFX ORG · 1× EFXT ORG · 1× Enerflex Ltd. ORG · 1× GLOBE NEWSWIRE ORG · 1× Paul Mahoney PERSON · 1×

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More specifically, Enerflex’s expectations in respect of its FLI are based on a number of assumptions, estimates, and projections developed based on past experience and anticipated trends, including but not limited to: (i) the project proceeding in accordance with the terms of the applicable contract, including expected scope, timing, and customer performance obligations; (ii) deliveries to commence in 2027 and to be completed in 2028 as currently scheduled; (iii) demand for behind-the-meter power generation solutions, including demand associated with data center and digital infrastructure development, remaining consistent with current expectations; (iv) Enerflex’s ability to execute the project utilizing its existing and expanded manufacturing capabilities and supply chain resources; (v) the availability of labour, equipment, components, and transportation services on commercially reasonable terms; (vi) capital expenditures and other investments being completed substantially in accordance with the Company’s current plans, timelines, and cost estimates; (vii) the Company’s ability to realize anticipated operational efficiencies, increased manufacturing capacity, and revenue opportunities resulting from such investments; (viii) general economic, market, and industry conditions remaining substantially consistent with current expectations; and (ix) the Company’s ability to secure and execute future opportunities for commissioning, installation, and after-market services including digital solutions associated with the project.
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🔮 The project will be executed through Enerflex’s North American manufacturing operations with deliveries scheduled to commence in 2027 and be completed in 2028.

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Enerflex Ltd. (TSX: EFX) (NYSE: EFXT) (“Enerflex” or the “Company”) today announces the award of a major Engineered Systems (“ES”) project. asserted
Ltd. → announce → project
The Company has been contracted to design, engineer, fabricate, and assemble approximately 450 megawatts of behind-the-meter natural gas-fired power generation units for a North American data center developer. asserted
Company → contract → developer
The project will be executed through Enerflex’s North American manufacturing operations with deliveries scheduled to commence in 2027 and be completed in 2028. asserted
project → execute → 2028
To support this award and expected growth across Enerflex’s core markets, the Company is investing in expanding the capabilities of its ES business line. asserted
Company → support → line
Included in Enerflex’s capital expenditure guidance for 2026 is PP&E and infrastructure investments of approximately $15 million to support the Company’s ES business line and activity in adjacent markets, including electric power generation. asserted
PP&E → include → generation
Enerflex has also authorized approximately $85 million of investments in its ES facilities and capabilities, the majority of which is expected to be incurred during 2027. asserted
majority → authorize → 2027
These investments, combined with on-going initiatives to enhance collaboration, leverage scale, improve operational efficiency, and solidify capabilities, are expected to significantly increase revenue capacity of Enerflex’s ES business line. asserted
investments → combine → line
The Company expects to provide further updates regarding its 2026 capital program with the release of Q3/26 financial and operational results. asserted
Company → expect → results
Paul Mahoney, Enerflex’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “This award leverages Enerflex’s unique capabilities in providing an integrated design, engineering, full scale fabrication, and project execution solution for behind-the-meter power generation projects. asserted
award → comment → projects
The demand for reliable, prime power that does not require grid connection, supporting Artificial Intelligence and digital infrastructure development continues to grow. asserted
that → require → Intelligence
Building on more than four decades of power generation experience, Enerflex is well positioned to execute a wide range of power generation projects and convert our opportunity pipeline, that continues to exceed 2 GW, into meaningful commercial awards. asserted
that → build → awards
In addition to the initial equipment scope, this award provides opportunities for future commissioning, installation, and after-market services support including digital solutions through Enerflex’s ReliaCore™ asset performance ecosystem, aligning with Enerflex’s commercial capabilities to support the full cycle requirements of behind-the-meter power generation development. asserted
award → provide → development
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and “forward-looking statements” (and together with “forward-looking information”, “FLI”) within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. asserted
release → contain → 1995
The use of any of the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “expect”, “future”, “may”, “potential”, “should”, “will”, and similar expressions, (including negatives thereof) are intended to identify FLI. uncertain
use → anticipate → FLI
In particular, this news release includes (without limitation) FLI pertaining to: (i) the expected growth across Enerflex’s core markets; (ii) the Company’s 2026 guidance, including PP&E and infrastructure investments of approximately $15 million, to support the Company’s Engineered Systems business and activity in adjacent markets, including electric power generation; (iii) expectations that the majority of additional investments in our ES capabilities will be incurred in 2027, if at all; (iv) expectations pertaining to increases in revenue capacity of Enerflex’s Engineered Systems business; (v) expectations, and the timing associated with, the Company providing further updates regarding its 2026 capital program; (vi) the ability of the Company to capitalize and convert its opportunity pipeline into meaningful commercial awards, the terms and conditions of such awards, and the timing associated therewith, if at all; and (vii) the ability of the Company to capitalize on opportunities associated with the project including commissioning, installation, and after-market services support including digital solutions through Enerflex’s ReliaCore asset performance ecosystem, and the timing of such opportunities, if at all. asserted
Company → include → opportunities
FLI reflect management’s current beliefs and assumptions with respect to such things as the impact of general economic conditions; commodity prices; the markets in which Enerflex’s products and services are used; general industry conditions, forecasts, and trends; changes to, and introduction of new, governmental regulations, laws, and income taxes; increased competition; availability of qualified personnel; political unrest and geopolitical conditions; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Enerflex. asserted
many → reflect → Enerflex
More specifically, Enerflex’s expectations in respect of its FLI are based on a number of assumptions, estimates, and projections developed based on past experience and anticipated trends, including but not limited to: (i) the project proceeding in accordance with the terms of the applicable contract, including expected scope, timing, and customer performance obligations; (ii) deliveries to commence in 2027 and to be completed in 2028 as currently scheduled; (iii) demand for behind-the-meter power generation solutions, including demand associated with data center and digital infrastructure development, remaining consistent with current expectations; (iv) Enerflex’s ability to execute the project utilizing its existing and expanded manufacturing capabilities and supply chain resources; (v) the availability of labour, equipment, components, and transportation services on commercially reasonable terms; (vi) capital expenditures and other investments being completed substantially in accordance with the Company’s current plans, timelines, and cost estimates; (vii) the Company’s ability to realize anticipated operational efficiencies, increased manufacturing capacity, and revenue opportunities resulting from such investments; (viii) general economic, market, and industry conditions remaining substantially consistent with current expectations; and (ix) the Company’s ability to secure and execute future opportunities for commissioning, installation, and after-market services including digital solutions associated with the project. asserted
expectations → base → project
As a result of the foregoing, actual results, performance, or achievements of Enerflex could differ and such differences could be material from those expressed in, or implied by, the FLI. uncertain
differences → forego → FLI
The principal risks, uncertainties and other factors affecting Enerflex and its business are identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in: (i) Enerflex’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2025, dated February 25, 2026; (ii) the Company’s MD&A as at June 30, 2026; and (iii) in other filings with Canadian securities regulators and the SEC, copies of which are available under the electronic profile of the Company on SEDAR+ and EDGAR at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov/edgar, respectively. asserted
copies → affect → www.sedarplus.ca
Other unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this news release could have material adverse effects on the actual results, performance, or achievements of Enerflex expressed in, or implied by, the FLI. uncertain
factors → discuss → FLI
The FLI included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and are based on the information available to the Company at such time and, other than as required by law, Enerflex disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any FLI, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. asserted
Enerflex → include → information
This news release and its contents should not be construed, under any circumstances, as investment, tax, or legal advice. asserted
release → construe → investment
Enerflex is a leading provider of modular natural gas, power, and treated water technology solutions, delivering value through disciplined execution and a deliberate approach to where we compete. asserted
we → lead → execution
Our customer-focused delivery model supports operational excellence, innovation, and scalability across our global footprint with a focus on creating long-term shareholder value. asserted
model → focus → value
With approximately 4,500 engineers, manufacturers, technicians, professionals, and innovators, Enerflex is bound together by a shared vision: Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future. asserted
Enerflex → bind → Future
The Company remains committed to the future of natural gas and the critical role it plays, while focused on sustainability offerings to support the world’s energy needs. Enerflex’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “EFX” and on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “EFXT”. asserted
shares → remain → symbol
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