The partnership marks a shift in Fermi’s 2.0 execution strategy, moving from planning to active site development. Primoris has already completed excavation for the six power islands and staged utility materials, providing a foundation that allows construction to proceed without the delays typical of a cold start. By securing this scope, Fermi intends to compress timelines for the simple cycle facility, ensuring the site moves toward full operational status.

Jacobo Ortiz, co-president of Fermi America, cited the quality of initial groundwork as the primary driver for the contract expansion. The project team is now tasked with integrating underground utilities, equipment foundations, and system tie-ins to connect the turbines into a cohesive grid. This infrastructure is central to the broader Project Matador development, which seeks to integrate natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy to support hyperscale data centers.