AB Energy USA Opens New North American Headquarters, Reinforcing Power Generation Leadership in the US

AB Energy USA brings global, world-class expertise and innovation in cogeneration and RNG solutions with new HQ in Houston

THE WOODLANDS (March 11, 2026) - AB, a global leader in high-efficiency cogeneration, renewable natural gas (RNG), and energy solutions, with its operations rooted in Italy, today announced the opening of its new North American headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. The expansion of AB Energy USA marks a significant investment in the U.S. market and reinforces the company's strategic base in the nation’s energy capital to support its continued growth across North America.

The company, which has operated in the U.S. since 2014, has deployed natural gas and biogas cogeneration and RNG systems across a range of different industries, including industrial manufacturing, healthcare facilities, commercial greenhouse operations, wastewater sites, and dairies, tailoring solutions to meet each customer’s operational and sustainability goals.

Through its expertise in cogeneration and on-site energy systems, AB Energy USA is enabling reliable, lowercarbon power to help meet rising electricity demand in energy-intensive sectors and is now actively delivering large-scale power solutions to support the rapid expansion of data centers and digital infrastructure nationwide.

Recently, AB Energy USA has secured projects in the league of 1 GW - using INNIO Jenbacher gas engines - across power generation, AI and high-performance computing data centers. This milestone marks a significant step in a broader strategic journey to address the rapidly accelerating energy demand of digital infrastructure.

“Establishing our North American headquarters in the energy capital of the world is a strategic step in AB’s long-term commitment to the U.S. market,” said Paolo Ruggeri, CEO North America, for AB Energy USA.

“Houston gives us access to world-class engineering and energy talent and strengthens our ability to attract and grow a high-performing team. As part of our expansion in the U.S., we estimate we will add 45 new jobs in 2026, and an additional 30 jobs per year over the next five years, supporting our engineering, service maintenance, and integration operations.”

AB Energy USA is deepening its commitment to The Woodlands community with:

1. 11,000 square feet of Class A office space at The Woodlands Towers at The Waterway

2. Corporate and governance hub for all North American subsidiaries

3. A walkable, amenity-rich environment

Backed by more than 40 years of global leadership, AB has installed over 2,100 energy systems worldwide, serving energy-intensive sectors that demand performance and power reliability. AB Energy USA brings its global expertise to deliver end-to-end, turnkey energy solutions tailored to each customer’s operational needs.

“After a record year in 2025, AB Energy USA is off to an exciting start in 2026 with the opening of our North American headquarters in Texas,” said Giuseppe Fiorella, Chief Commercial Officer and Sales Director North America, AB Energy USA. “As a trusted partner in cogeneration and renewable natural gas solutions, we deliver the reliable energy our customers need to enhance performance and reduce emissions. We are building a strong energy foundation that will power the U.S. for years to come, and this is just the beginning.”