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News ClipHouston Chronicle·TX

Texas counties see surge in large data center proposals, ERCOT data shows$

Texas is facing an unprecedented surge in proposed large data centers, with over 480 projects seeking to connect to the ERCOT grid by 2032, demanding nearly five times the state's record power demand. This boom is creating significant concerns about grid capacity, rising electricity costs, and water resources, leading to calls for new regulations and potential moratoriums. While many proposals are speculative, the situation necessitates substantial grid expansion and policy adjustments across the state.

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Google NTT OpenAI

6/8/2026

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.

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Oracle OpenAI

6/2/2026

News ClipInside Climate News·TX

Texas Data Center Developers Play Offense on Water, Claiming Huge Cuts in Usage

Texas lawmakers and utility regulators are scrutinizing data center water usage and electricity demands ahead of the 2027 legislative session, while developers highlight advancements in water-saving cooling technologies. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is overhauling its grid interconnection process to manage a surge in data center requests and address concerns from developers about project delays and cost allocation under the new Senate Bill 6. The state aims to balance economic benefits with resource impacts and fairly distribute infrastructure costs.

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Google Meta Amazon OpenAI

4/10/2026

News Clip2:41KTXS News·Abilene, Jones County, TX

Lancium CEO says Abilene AI data center is fully financed, with Oracle and Microsoft

Lancium's "Stargate" AI data center in Abilene, Texas, is fully financed with Oracle and Microsoft as long-term tenants. CEO Michael McNamara addressed community concerns about the project's impact on local power supply, grid reliability, and noise, emphasizing its design for grid integration and minimal environmental impact.

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Oracle Microsoft

4/9/2026

News Clip2:25KTXS News·Abilene, Taylor County, TX

Construction on Stargate One data center campus set to run through early 2027

This video covers updates on the Stargate One data center campus being built in Abilene, Texas. It includes details about the project's timeline, size, power and cooling requirements, and the companies involved - Lancium, Crusoe Energy, and Oracle.

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Crusoe Energy Oracle

3/5/2026