Wyoming County Commissioners Approve Project Jade
Laramie County commissioners unanimously approved Project Jade on January 5, a Crusoe Energy Systems AI data center campus paired with Tallgrass Energy’s BFC Power and Cheyenne Power Hub, which includes 2.7 GW of natural gas generation. Officials said the energy infrastructure represents about $7 billion and campus capex could exceed $50 billion, with potential to scale to 10 GW. Construction could begin soon, employ up to 5,000 workers, and initial buildings may be operational by mid-2027.
Key Points
- 1Approve Project Jade and 2.7 GW gas-fired BFC Power for a Crusoe AI data center campus
- 2Represent a $7 billion energy investment and over $50 billion total capex, underscoring large-scale infrastructure
- 3Signal potential to scale to 10 GW and require new generation, impacting grid planning and procurement
Scoring Rationale
Large, credible $50B+ AI data center and 10GW capacity approval indicates major infrastructure shift; localized execution risk remains.
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