Google buys energy company behind $3 billion data center in Pampa

Google has acquired the company Intersect Power, which is building a $3 billion high-tech data center near Pampa, Texas. The project, known as the Meitner data center, includes three buildings each 750,000 square feet and is expected to employ around 30 workers per building. City officials say the project is expected to bring growth to the area and expand the local tax base over time. Google previously announced in December 2022 that it planned to acquire Intersect Power for $4.75 billion, and the acquisition was completed on March 11, 2023. The data center project is still under construction, and details about its operations, power needs, and impact on the local community remain to be seen. However, the significant investment from Google indicates that the company sees the Pampa site as strategically important for its expanding data center infrastructure.