Texas Builds Massive AI Data Center Complex
On June 26, 2025, Fermi America announced plans with Texas Tech to convert 5,800 acres near Amarillo into 18 million square feet of data centers, four 1‑GW nuclear reactors, and a dedicated natural‑gas plant. A HARC report and experts say Texas data centers already use about 25 billion gallons annually and could require 29–161 billion gallons by 2030; lack of mandatory water‑use disclosure creates planning gaps and risks to aquifers.
Key Points
- 1Announces 18 million sq ft data center campus on 5,800 acres with four 1-GW reactors
- 2Highlights water risk: existing Texas data centers use ~25 billion gallons annually per HARC report
- 3Warns planners: lack of mandatory disclosure prevents accurate regional water-demand projections and policy updates
Scoring Rationale
High novelty and statewide implications drive score, offset slightly by limited disclosed operational water-use data from developers.
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