Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about IREN data center developments across 2 states, including TX, OK.
IREN is expanding its data center campus in Childress, Texas, bringing jobs and economic benefits to the rural community. The company highlights its closed-loop liquid cooling system, which eliminates the need for ongoing water consumption, addressing a common concern about data centers.
IREN has partnered with NVIDIA to develop AI-ready architecture for its Sweetwater data center campus in Fisher County, Texas. This major expansion, expected to continue through 2027, has already energized its first site and will create hundreds of construction and operational jobs, though some residents have raised concerns about traffic and power demands.
A Pittsburg County Review Committee recommended approving tax abatement districts for IREN's proposed $50 billion data center near Kiowa, Oklahoma. The project, which includes a 2,000-acre site, has drawn public concern over its significant electricity and water demands. State legislators are working to ensure large-load users cover their utility costs and regulate groundwater use for data centers.
Texas is projected to see a massive increase in data center development, with 140 planned projects adding 75,089 MW of capacity, potentially making it the largest data center market by 2030. This rapid growth is raising concerns among local communities and lawmakers regarding significant strain on energy and water resources, prompting calls for governmental restrictions. The article highlights numerous existing and planned data centers across the state.