Crusoe Energy

Data Center Signal is tracking 11 clips about Crusoe Energy data center developments across 7 states, including TX, MN, OK, ME, SC.

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Google to Use Natural Gas to Power Massive Data Center in Texas
News ClipYale E360·Goodnight, Armstrong County, TX

Google to Use Natural Gas to Power Massive Data Center in Texas

Google plans to power a massive data center campus in Armstrong County, Texas, with a new natural gas-fired power plant developed by Crusoe Energy. This project is expected to generate 4.5 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, raising concerns about Google's commitment to its clean energy goals. The tech giant's involvement in this and other gas projects marks a significant strategic pivot.

4/7/2026
Google to tap into gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals
News Cliptheguardian.com·Armstrong County, TX

Google to tap into gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google is partnering with Crusoe Energy to build a 933-megawatt natural gas power plant in Armstrong County, Texas, to power an AI data center campus. This move represents a significant shift from Google's previous climate goals, as the plant is projected to emit 4.5 million tons of CO2 annually. Research organization Cleanview uncovered the details, which Google has since confirmed.

4/2/2026
Google pushes data center growth with natural gas
News ClipOklahoma Energy Today·Pryor, Mayes County, OK

Google pushes data center growth with natural gas

Google is expanding its data center footprint nationwide, exemplified by a massive "Goodnight" campus near Amarillo, Texas, which will be powered primarily by an on-site 933 MW natural gas plant in partnership with Crusoe Energy. The company is also expanding in Oklahoma, leading to concerns from consumers and utilities regarding the increased electricity demand impacting the state's power grid.

4/2/2026
A New Google-Funded Data Center Will Be Powered by a Massive Gas Plant
News ClipWIRED·Armstrong County, TX

A New Google-Funded Data Center Will Be Powered by a Massive Gas Plant$

Google is investing in a data center campus in Armstrong County, Texas, with Crusoe, where parts will be powered by a natural gas plant, raising environmental concerns. This project highlights a growing trend among data center developers to build private, gas-fired power sources to meet AI demand and bypass grid connection issues. The development has drawn scrutiny from U.S. senators concerned about its climate impact.

4/2/2026
Local View: Answers needed on resources-hogging Hermantown data center
News ClipDuluth News Tribune·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN

Local View: Answers needed on resources-hogging Hermantown data center

This story discusses concerns from the Hermantown, Minnesota community over a proposed data center project by CoreWeave and Crusoe Energy. Residents are worried about the data center's high electricity and water usage and its potential strain on local resources. The Hermantown City Council is expected to address the project's impacts.

3/13/2026
Maine Eyes a Moratorium as Data Centers Eye New England
News ClipThe North Star Monthly·Wiscasset, Lincoln County, ME

Maine Eyes a Moratorium as Data Centers Eye New England

Municipalities in Maine, such as Wiscasset and Lewiston, are considering moratoriums on data center development due to concerns over electricity prices, grid reliability, and water usage. The Maine state legislature is also looking into establishing a data center coordination council to provide input and evaluate policy options for data center development in the state. The story discusses how Maine's approach to data center development could serve as a model for the rest of New England, which shares similar challenges around aging electric grids and resource constraints.

3/11/2026