Microsoft secures 900 MW AI capacity at Crusoe Texas campus with mid 2027 target
Crusoe is developing a 900 MW AI factory campus in Abilene, Texas, for Microsoft, targeting mid-2027 energization for the first building.Summary
Crusoe announced it is developing a new 900 megawatt (MW) AI factory campus in Abilene, Texas, specifically to support Microsoft. This expansion, situated next to Crusoe’s existing infrastructure, will bring the site’s total projected capacity to 2.1 gigawatts. Land clearing is underway, with the first building expected to be energized by mid-2027. This development builds upon Crusoe's prior Abilene expansion plans, which aimed for 1.2 gigawatts by 2026. The announcement follows Microsoft's recent agreement to lease approximately 700 MW of data center capacity from Crusoe in Abilene, highlighting the region's strategic importance in the AI infrastructure race. The new campus is designed prioritizing energy availability, featuring 900 MW of behind-the-meter onsite generation, battery storage, and advanced cooling, and is expected to create thousands of construction and hundreds of permanent jobs.
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