Inside The $1.2 Billion Data Center Campus Being Built In Cheyenne
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins toured the $1.2 billion Related Digital data center campus in Cheyenne, highlighting its nearing completion and state-of-the-art features. The facility, which will provide 420 megawatts of computational capacity for CoreWeave, emphasizes efficiency in energy and water use with a closed-loop cooling system. Leaders also discussed the project's economic impact, including tax revenue, job creation, and a $3.5 million commitment to affordable housing in Cheyenne.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins recently toured the Related Digital data center campus in Cheyenne, emphasizing the state's role in the national digital race. The $1.2 billion project, nearing completion on its first 184,000-square-foot phase, is expected to be fully operational by late 2026. This facility will provide 420 megawatts of computational capacity to its client, CoreWeave, and is projected to generate over $250 million in tax revenue for Cheyenne over 15 years.
During the tour, officials showcased the data center's advanced fire suppression, energy efficiency, and a "zero water consumed" cooling system. Related Digital uses a closed-loop, direct-to-chip liquid cooling system that leverages Cheyenne's colder climate, significantly reducing water consumption to the level of a standard office building. Black Hills Energy will supply power under Wyoming's large-load tariff, with Related investing over $20 million to expand the existing substation and bolster the regional energy grid.
Gov. Gordon and Mayor Collins also addressed the project's broader community impact, including affordable housing and worker training. Related Digital has committed $3.5 million to affordable housing in Cheyenne and contributes to local organizations and events. The project, which has involved over 400 construction workers, with a peak of 700, aligns with the governor's executive order on attracting investment, creating jobs, and protecting natural resources while ensuring lasting benefits for the state and its communities.