Ryan Companies

Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about Ryan Companies data center developments across 2 states, including MN, TX.

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News ClipLubbock Avalanche-Journal·Abernathy, Hale County, TX

AI data center project breaks ground near Abernathy

Aligned Data Centers has broken ground on Project Caprock, a 540MW AI data center facility covering 313 acres in Hale County, Texas. The project is expected to have a $5 billion economic impact and will feature advanced liquid cooling and a closed-loop water system to protect the Ogallala Aquifer. Xcel Energy will partner on building the electrical infrastructure, with the first facility expected to be operational by early 2027.

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4/9/2026

News ClipMinnPost·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Counterpoint: Pine Island data center project is far from a gold standard

Pine Island residents are actively opposing a Google data center project, citing ignored concerns about zoning, environmental impact, energy, and water usage. A lawsuit has been filed against the project, which residents argue received expedited approvals despite critical unanswered questions. The article critiques the project as a cautionary tale of exploitation and a poor standard for data center development.

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Google

4/2/2026

News ClipPost Bulletin·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Flurry of filings come as court dates draw near for Pine Island data center

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) has filed a lawsuit and is seeking an injunction against further development of a Google data center in Pine Island, MN, being developed by Ryan Companies. MCEA claims the city's environmental review was insufficient as it knew of Google's specific plans for over a year before approval. Court hearings are scheduled for April 6 and April 20.

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Google

3/28/2026