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Data Center Signal is tracking 12 clips about Crusoe data center developments across 4 states, including TX, WY, TN, WV.

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News ClipThe Manila Times·Abilene, Jones County, TX

Crusoe’s Contracted AI Infrastructure Capacity Approaches 5 Gigawatts Across Data Centers and Cloud$

Crusoe announced it has contracted 4.9 gigawatts of AI infrastructure across its data center projects and cloud platform, with a total development pipeline exceeding 40 GW. The company is building multiple large-scale AI data center campuses in the US, including in Abilene, Texas, for Oracle and Microsoft, and additional sites in Texas and Missouri.

announcementelectricity
OracleMicrosoft
6/9/2026
An unprecedented data center boom means new challenges for Texas. Find out what’s planned near you.
News ClipKRGV·TX

An unprecedented data center boom means new challenges for Texas. Find out what’s planned near you.

Texas is experiencing an unprecedented boom in AI data center proposals, leading to significant concerns about the state's electricity grid and water supply. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is implementing new policies to manage connection requests, while local communities are actively opposing projects due to environmental and quality-of-life impacts. This statewide development presents a complex challenge, balancing economic growth with resource sustainability and local governance.

electricitywateroppositiongovernmentzoningmoratorium
6/8/2026
Gov. Gordon signs executive order addressing data centers in Wyoming
News ClipWyomingNews.com·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Gov. Gordon signs executive order addressing data centers in Wyoming

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed an executive order establishing a new regulatory framework for data center development, aiming to balance economic growth with environmental protection and community concerns. This order follows debates in Cheyenne and Laramie County regarding the rapid expansion of data centers and concerns over electricity and water consumption. The framework prioritizes key pillars such as water sustainability, grid protection, and transparency.

governmentelectricitywateroppositionzoning
Microsoft
6/3/2026
Visiting "Stargate," the Data Center in Abilene
News Clip7:34City of Granbury·Abilene, Jones County, TX

Visiting "Stargate," the Data Center in Abilene

State Rep. John McQueeney toured the Stargate data center in Abilene, Texas, detailing its large-scale construction and the involvement of companies like Lancium, Crusoe, Oracle, and OpenAI. The project is generating significant jobs and tax revenue, prompting discussions about future municipal financial management and infrastructure needs due to the economic boom.

electricitygovernment
OracleOpenAI
6/2/2026
New Gas-Powered Data Centres Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations
News ClipWIRED Middle East·Memphis, Shelby County, TN

New Gas-Powered Data Centres Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

A WIRED review of permit documents indicates that 11 new gas-powered data center campuses across the US could emit over 129 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, more than entire nations. These projects are linked to major AI companies like OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, and xAI, aiming to bypass traditional grids through "behind-the-meter" power generation. The significant environmental impact has drawn community opposition and a lawsuit against xAI in Memphis, Tennessee.

environmentalelectricityoppositionlegalgovernment
OpenAIMetaMicrosoftxAIOracle
4/23/2026
Crusoe's $70M data center to boost Nolan County economy, faces water use restrictions
News Clipmyfoxzone.com·Sweetwater, Nolan County, TX

Crusoe's $70M data center to boost Nolan County economy, faces water use restrictions

Crusoe is investing $70 million in a new data center in southern Nolan County, Texas, expected to generate significant tax revenue and create jobs. Local officials anticipate economic benefits despite short-term challenges like traffic, and the county has implemented strict water usage restrictions with penalties for non-compliance.

announcementgovernmentwater
4/17/2026
Microsoft to take over data center construction in Texas
News ClipThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazette·Abilene, Jones County, TX

Microsoft to take over data center construction in Texas

Microsoft is taking over a data center construction project in Abilene, Texas, from OpenAI, making them neighbors at a large AI computing complex. Developer Crusoe is working with Microsoft to build two new "AI factory" buildings and a 900-megawatt power plant, bringing the total to 10 buildings and 2.1 gigawatts of computing capacity. OpenAI, which previously scaled back its expansion plans, is still completing its original project with Oracle at the site.

announcementelectricityenvironmental
Microsoft
3/28/2026
Microsoft is picking up a Texas data center project OpenAI didn't want, in a telling sign of how far they've drifted apart
News ClipFortune·Abilene, Jones County, TX

Microsoft is picking up a Texas data center project OpenAI didn't want, in a telling sign of how far they've drifted apart

Microsoft is taking over a data center project in Abilene, Texas, that OpenAI decided not to pursue, making them neighbors at a significant AI computing complex. Data center developer Crusoe will build two new AI factory buildings and a 900-megawatt power plant for Microsoft, adding to the existing facilities for OpenAI and Oracle. This development highlights the increasing separation in AI development strategies between Microsoft and OpenAI.

announcementelectricityenvironmental
Microsoft
3/27/2026
Form Energy expands with AI data center deal
News Cliptimesleaderonline.com·Weirton, Hancock County, WV

Form Energy expands with AI data center deal

Form Energy has announced a new agreement with Crusoe to supply 12 gigawatt-hours of iron-air battery systems for Crusoe's AI data centers. These battery systems, designed to provide 100 hours of power, will be manufactured at Form Energy's Form Factory 1 in Weirton, West Virginia. This partnership aims to provide reliable and scalable energy solutions for the growing AI economy.

announcementelectricity
3/26/2026
Wyoming County Approves Construction of What Could Become the Largest Data Center in US
News ClipInside Climate News·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Wyoming County Approves Construction of What Could Become the Largest Data Center in US

Laramie County, Wyoming has approved the construction of a 1.8 gigawatt data center campus that could eventually scale up to 10 gigawatts, which would be the largest single AI campus in the U.S. The campus will include a data center built by Crusoe and a power hub built by Tallgrass Energy Partners to provide on-site natural gas power with potential for future CO2 sequestration and renewable energy.

announcementelectricityenvironmental
1/14/2026