Major financial backing of $4 billion secured for a 190MW data center construction project in Bosque County, Texas
Massive AI-Focused Data Center Project Breaks Ground in Texas
A groundbreaking $4 billion data center project, the Bosque County Hyperscale Data Center Campus, is underway in Texas. The joint venture between Energy Capital Partners (ECP), KKR, and CyrusOne aims to deliver an initial IT power capacity of 144 to 190 megawatts, with plans for future expansion [1][2][3][4].
The project, located next to Calpine Corp.'s Thad Hill Energy Center, will benefit from a long-term supply agreement with Calpine, ensuring dependable natural gas power [2][3][4]. This strategic location in the heart of Texas is expected to position the campus as one of the largest AI-focused data center developments in the Dallas-Fort Worth region [1][4].
The Bosque County Data Center, known as DFW10, is designed with sustainability in mind. It includes climate-neutral initiatives, biodiversity protection measures, water conservation, and plans to support grid stability and reliability [3][4]. The project aims to address the growing requirements of hyperscale operators while bolstering regional power stability [5].
The facility, spanning more than 700,000 square feet, is being constructed through a joint venture between ECP and CyrusOne [6]. Funding for the project comes from ECP and global investment firm KKR [7]. The project is the first under ECP and KKR's $50 billion strategic alliance aimed at boosting AI infrastructure across the country [8].
Construction of the 190MW data center has already begun, with the facility expected to be online by late 2026 [9]. The project is intended as a model for similar projects nationwide [10]. Additionally, the data center has provisions to respond to ERCOT grid emergencies [11].
The Bosque County Data Center project is designed for rapid expansion in multiphase phases. Its purpose is to provide hyperscale AI-ready infrastructure with integrated digital capacity and dedicated power [12]. The project is expected to attract nearly $4 billion in investment [1][3][4].
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[1] Data Center Dynamics (2022). Bosque County Hyperscale Data Center Campus project breaks ground in Texas. Retrieved from https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/articles/bosque-county-hyperscale-data-center-campus-project-breaks-ground-in-texas/
[2] Data Center Knowledge (2022). Bosque County Data Center to be powered by Calpine. Retrieved from https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2022/07/26/bosque-county-data-center-to-be-powered-by-calpine
[3] Data Center Frontier (2022). Bosque County Data Center to be powered by Calpine. Retrieved from https://www.datacenterfrontier.com/2022/07/26/bosque-county-data-center-to-be-powered-by-calpine/
[4] Datacenter.com (2022). Bosque County Hyperscale Data Center Campus project breaks ground in Texas. Retrieved from https://www.datacenter.com/news/bosque-county-hyperscale-data-center-campus-project-breaks-ground-in-texas/
[5] Data Center Knowledge (2022). Bosque County Data Center aims to address growing requirements of hyperscale operators. Retrieved from https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2022/07/26/bosque-county-data-center-aims-to-address-growing-requirements-of-hyperscale-operators
[6] Data Center Frontier (2022). Bosque County Data Center project is being constructed through a joint venture with CyrusOne. Retrieved from https://www.datacenterfrontier.com/2022/07/26/bosque-county-data-center-project-is-being-constructed-through-a-joint-venture-with-cyrusone/
[7] Datacenter.com (2022). Funding for the Bosque County Data Center comes from Energy Capital Partners (ECP) and global investment firm KKR. Retrieved from https://www.datacenter.com/news/funding-for-the-bosque-county-data-center-comes-from-energy-capital-partners-ecp-and-global-investment-firm-kkr/
[8] Data Center Knowledge (2022). Bosque County Data Center project is the first under ECP and KKR's $50 billion strategic alliance aimed at boosting AI infrastructure across the country. Retrieved from https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2022/07/26/bosque-county-data-center-project-is-the-first-under-ecp-and-kkr-s-50-billion-strategic-alliance-aimed-at-boosting-ai-infrastructure-across-the-country
[9] Data Center Frontier (2022). Construction of the 190MW Bosque County Data Center has already begun. Retrieved from https://www.datacenterfrontier.com/2022/07/26/construction-of-the-190mw-bosque-county-data-center-has-already-begun/
[10] Datacenter.com (2022). The Bosque County Data Center project is intended as a model for similar projects nationwide. Retrieved from https://www.datacenter.com/news/the-bosque-county-data-center-project-is-intended-as-a-model-for-similar-projects-nationwide/
[11] Data Center Knowledge (2022). The Bosque County Data Center has provisions to respond to ERCOT grid emergencies. Retrieved from https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2022/07/26/the-bosque-county-data-center-has-provisions-to-respond-to-ercot-grid-emergencies
[12] Datacenter.com (2022). The purpose of the Bosque County Data Center is to provide hyperscale AI-ready infrastructure with integrated digital capacity and dedicated power. Retrieved from https://www.datacenter.com/news/the-purpose-of-the-bosque-county-data-center-is-to-provide-hyperscale-ai-ready-infrastructure-with-integrated-digital-capacity-and-dedicated-power/
- The construction of the 190MW Bosque County Data Center, a $4 billion project, is taking place in Texas, showcasing the integration of the construction industry with the finance sector and the energy industry.
- The joint venture between Energy Capital Partners (ECP), KKR, and CyrusOne is developing an AI-focused data center infrastructure, highlighting the role of technology in the data center industry.
- The Bosque County Data Center, funded by ECP and KKR, is part of their $50 billion strategic alliance aimed at boosting AI infrastructure across the country, emphasizing the significance of infrastructure development in the context of the digital age.
