In the debut episode of OceanWall's 12 Minutes With series, Chairman Nick Lawson sits down with Fermi CEO Lee McIntire to discuss what drew him to Project Matador after more than four decades of leading some of the world's most ambitious infrastructure projects.

From the Panama Canal expansion to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, Lee has spent his career delivering complex projects around the globe. Now, he's focused on a different challenge: building the power infrastructure needed to support America's rapidly growing energy demands.

The conversation explores Project Matador's unique advantages, including its strategic location near Amarillo, Texas, its partnership with Texas Tech University, existing clean air permits covering 6 GW of generation capacity, and 2.2 GW of natural gas turbines already secured.

Lee also discusses the importance of community relationships, assembling an experienced team, and why bringing dedicated power to the data center is becoming increasingly critical.

Looking ahead, Lee shares what shareholders should expect from Fermi: measurable progress, transparent communication, and a relentless focus on execution.

As Lee makes clear, success won't just be measured in plans or promises. It will be measured in electrons delivered.