Christopher Ruppel
Christopher Ruppel joined Keel Infrastructure as Senior Vice President of Power. Chris brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of advanced compute infrastructure and energy systems optimization. He has led development strategies spanning onsite generation, grid-connected assets, and gas-to-power solutions supporting high-density AI and edge-compute environments. Chris’s experience includes originating and developing more than 4 GW of energy projects globally, structuring billions of dollars in project financings, and advising data center operators on resilient, commercially optimized energy strategies. Prior to joining Keel, he served as Head of Energy Development at MARA Holdings, where he led strategy for the company’s Digital Energy division, focusing on behind-the-meter power solutions, thermal optimization, and demand-response initiatives.
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Panel: Engineering natural gas for AI‑scale data centers - From fast ramping to futureproofing02-Sep-2026Datacloud Energy Stage