Key Takeaways Caterpillar and Hunt Energy formed a long-term collaboration to power data centers.The first project in Texas could launch a program delivering 1 GW of capacity.CAT shares have risen 15.3% this year, outpacing the S&P 500's 8.5% gain.Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and Hunt Energy Company, L.P. have entered into a long-term strategic collaboration to meet the surging power needs of data centers. With the sector demanding uninterrupted or “always on” energy, the partnership aims to deliver scalable, eff ...