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Tom Poteet with Mesa Power Solutions
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- May 27, 2026
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Summary
Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Tom Poteet, Sr. VP with Mesa Natural Gas Solutions about "Meeting the needs of a hungry power market". Overview Tom Poteet from Mesa Power Solutions discussed the company's rebranding to Mesa Power Solutions, emphasizing their role as an electricity provider. They differentiate themselves by offering long-term leases and expert maintenance services. Mesa has upgraded their 22-liter engine from a 350 kW prime power rating to 500 kW. They also announced plans for 2.25 MW units. The conversation highlighted the urgency in the power market, with lead times for transformers being particularly long. Mesa serves various sectors, including data centers and resilience-focused facilities, and Tom emphasized the importance of early project initiation to avoid delays. Outline Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Scott introduces the episode of Industrial Talk, sponsored by the Propane Education and Research Council, highlighting their commitment to safety training and innovative propane power technology. Scott thanks listeners for their support and introduces the broadcast from Power Gen in San Antonio, Texas, mentioning the beautiful Riverwalk location. Scott introduces Tom Poteet from Mesa Power Solutions, hinting at a rebrand and expressing excitement about the upcoming discussion. Tom Poteet's Rebrand and Company Overview Scott and Tom discuss the rebranding of Tom's company from Mesa Solutions to Mesa Power Solutions, emphasizing the shift towards being seen as an electricity provider. Tom explains the new branding as a way to highlight their expertise in both making and maintaining generators, differentiating them from other companies. Scott mentions his involvement with the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Pr…