Mesa Natural Gas Solutions has officially opened its new $70 million facility in Evansville, Wyoming, marking a significant consolidation of the company's regional operations. This 220,000-square-foot multi-use facility is a testament to the company's growth and commitment to staying in town. The project, which took three years from planning to completion, is one of the largest business developments in the town's history.
The new facility brings together Mesa's generator production, engine rebuilds, warehousing, and administrative functions, previously spread across multiple buildings in the Casper area. This consolidation will streamline operations and improve efficiency. The generators manufactured at the new facility are primarily prime power, natural gas-powered units designed for continuous operation in oil and gas applications, capturing methane directly from the wellhead and eliminating the need for diesel fuel.
Mesa produces these units in sizes ranging from 60 kilowatts to 500 kilowatts, with the energy sector representing the majority of its customer base. However, the company is expanding its commercial and industrial line to provide backup power for other businesses, including data centers and AI applications.
The new facility, situated on nearly 45 acres, will allow Mesa to transition from stationary generator production to an assembly-line process, aiming to produce a generator roughly every four hours, compared to one per day currently. This improvement in efficiency is likely to necessitate additional hires, though the exact number remains uncertain.
Mesa's history is deeply rooted in the local community, having been founded in 2014 by industry veterans. The company's growth has been rapid, but its interests have remained local, with a focus on using local contractors during the design and construction of the new plant. Mesa's CEO, Scott Gromer, and COO, Fred Fichtner, are committed to the community's success and project a significant economic impact in Wyoming, reaching $200 million by 2030, with most of the business remaining in Natrona County.
This development is a testament to the company's dedication to its local roots and its ability to adapt to the changing energy landscape while maintaining its core values.
