Spiritus Appoints Kip Hensley and Dorian West to Advance Carbon-Negative Power Infrastructure

Spiritus has appointed Kip Hensley as Head of Project Development and Dorian West to its Board of Directors to advance its Orchard Power initiative, which integrates natural gas generation with carbon capture technologies for AI data centers. Hensley brings experience from Brightmark, while West, a former Tesla engineering leader, will facilitate the transition to scalable systems. The team will focus on project development, permitting, and financing for projects valued at up to $500 million.

Published Mar 20, 2026

Spiritus has appointed Kip Hensley as Head of Project Development and Dorian West to its Board of Directors to support the commercial rollout of its Orchard Power initiative. Hensley, formerly of Brightmark, brings extensive experience in renewable natural gas projects, while West, a former Tesla engineering leader, will aid in transitioning from technical validation to scalable systems.

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Orchard Power combines natural gas generation with carbon capture technologies to provide reliable power for AI data centers, addressing increasing demand for low-emission energy solutions. The leadership team will focus on project development, permitting, and financing for projects up to $500 million.