Gazprom and Kripto Energy to develop modular data center at Medvezhye gas field

Type: Partnership · Technology: Data Center · Country: Russia · Announced: 2026-09-18

Gazprom and Kripto Energy have partnered to develop a modular data center and gas piston power plant at the Medvezhye gas field in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. The project will utilize low-pressure gas from depleted fields to generate electricity for computing equipment, with the government of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug assisting in securing state support. Gazprom views residual reserves from depleted fields as a profitable base for data centers, aiming to use gas on-site rather than transporting it. The project is part of a broader strategy to transfer surplus power generation capacities at Russian fields to data centers.

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Gazprom and Kripto Energy announced on 18 September 2026 a partnership to develop a modular data centre and gas‑piston power plant at the Medvezhye gas field in the Yamal‑Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. Gazprom, the world’s largest natural‑gas company by reserves and production, is a state‑controlled Russian energy giant. Kripto Energy is identified as a developer in the partnership and operates in Russia. The project will use low‑pressure gas from depleted fields to generate electricity for the computing equipment, with the Yamal‑Nenets regional government assisting in securing state support. Financial terms, capacity and timeline were not disclosed.

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