Amazon planning massive AI data center in Pecos County
Amazon is planning a massive AI data center campus in Pecos County, Texas, which will be powered by its own natural gas plant. The plant has permits to release 33 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, making it potentially the highest-emitting power plant in the country. Amazon is also exploring solar and battery power for the site.
Amazon is reportedly planning a massive AI data center campus in Pecos County, Texas. According to a report by Clean View, Amazon acquired the GW Ranch site for this development. The data center will be powered by an on-site natural gas plant featuring 35 turbines, capable of generating up to 7.65 gigawatts of electricity.
The New York Times has reported that the natural gas plant holds permits allowing it to release 33 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, a figure that would position it as the highest-emitting power plant in the United States. Despite these environmental concerns, Amazon states it is exploring the integration of solar power and battery storage solutions for the site. The company also anticipates the project will generate thousands of jobs.