Deal between LEDA and data center company CORVA discovered
The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) approved a purchase and sale agreement with CORVA Infrastructure Services, an AI data center developer. This project, a relatively small 50,000 square foot data center, will utilize 27 megawatts of power and 1500 gallons of water daily. It did not require a City Council vote as it complies with existing code requirements.
The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) approved a purchase and sale agreement with CORVA Infrastructure Services, LLC., an AI data center developer, on June 6th. The exact location of the project, whether within Lubbock city limits or the county, remains undisclosed as LEDA operates in both jurisdictions. A source close to the situation indicated the project did not require a direct City Council presentation or vote because it does not involve tax incentives and is being built within existing code requirements, though some council members might have been present at the LEDA meeting.
The potential data center is described as relatively small, approximately 50,000 square feet, situated on 100 acres, 80 of which are in a flood plain and thus unusable. Its maximum electricity capacity is reported at 27 megawatts, significantly less than hyperscale data centers, like the Galaxy Data Center in Dickens County which uses 200 megawatts. However, CORVA's website suggests a full campus could reach 72 megawatts. The facility is also expected to use 1,500 gallons of water daily, comparable to a distribution center. CORVA lists West Texas as its flagship market.