New AI data center breaks ground near Abernathy

Name: New AI data center breaks ground near Abernathy
Uploaded: 2026-04-10T00:06:57.000Z
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Description: Project Caprock, a new AI data center, has broken ground in Hale County, near Abernathy, Texas. The over 300-acre campus marks a significant expansion for Aligned Data Centers in North America. The project is estimated to bring $5 billion to the regional economy and create thousands of construction jobs, followed by long-term high-paying technological roles.

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Project Caprock, a new AI data center, has broken ground in Hale County, near Abernathy, Texas. The over 300-acre campus marks a significant expansion for Aligned Data Centers in North America. The project is estimated to bring $5 billion to the regional economy and create thousands of construction jobs, followed by long-term high-paying technological roles.

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Project Caprock, a new artificial intelligence (AI) data center, has commenced construction in Hale County, Texas. This major development will establish an over 300-acre data center campus just outside Abernathy.

The project represents a significant expansion for Aligned Data Centers in North America. The company estimates that Project Caprock will inject an estimated $5 billion into the regional economy. During its construction phase, the project is expected to generate thousands of construction jobs, and once operational, it will create long-term, high-paying technological roles.