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Crusoe–Lancium Childress AI Data Center Campus
Childress, Texas, United StatesPreconstruction
Capacity
1,000 MW
Planned / design
Lead participant
Crusoe
Developer · Operator
Last updated
Aug 24, 2026
Most recent public record update
About Crusoe–Lancium Childress AI Data Center Campus
Crusoe and Lancium have announced a 1-GW AI data center campus on 270 acres in Childress County, with construction expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026. Crusoe–Lancium Childress AI Data Center Campus is in Childress, TX, US and is a data center campus with preconstruction status. Participants include Crusoe as developer, Crusoe as operator, Lancium as landowner, Lancium as developer. Published specifications include 1000 MW planned capacity. Development comprises Announced 1-GW campus (preconstruction). Key milestones include Crusoe and Lancium announce 1-GW campus. (2026-07-15) and Construction expected during Q3 2026. (2026-09-30). grid interconnection — 1000 MW: Crusoe reports ERCOT approval for a grid-connected campus. energy storage: On-site storage planned; capacity not disclosed. Incentives include chapter 381 or tax abatement package (executed or approved scope unresolved) for Local materials concern Lancium development and may cover more than the announced Crusoe 1-GW campus.
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Capacity
Planned / designOperating capacity—An operating IT-capacity figure has not been publicly disclosed.
Future Potential1,000 MWActual · Crusoe–Lancium Childress AI Data Center Campus
Design1,000 MWDesign · Crusoe–Lancium Childress AI Data Center Campus
Design1,000 MWDesign · Crusoe–Lancium Childress AI Data Center Campus
Development
2 phases · 4 milestonesAnnounced 1-GW campusAnnounced Or Preconstruction
No disclosed building-by-building sequencing.
Development programAnnounced Or Preconstruction
Project-wide phase for Crusoe–Lancium Childress AI Data Center Campus; capacity class is design.
Jul 15, 2026
Crusoe and Lancium announce 1-GW campus
CompletedJul 15, 2026
Crusoe Childress 1 GW Campus development disclosed
CompletedSep 30, 2026
Construction expected during Q3 2026
Forecast—
Construction expected to begin in Q3 2026
ForecastInfrastructure
Electric GridSecured Or Contracted
1,000 MW
Crusoe reports ERCOT approval for a grid-connected campus.
Battery StoragePlanned Or Represented
On-site storage planned; capacity not disclosed.
Cooling SystemPlanned Or Represented
Closed-loop non-evaporative cooling.
Electric GridPlanned Or Represented
1,000 MW
Crusoe and Lancium describe a 1.0 GW grid-connected campus design.
Site FacilityPlanned Or Represented
Lancium owns the land, secured the grid interconnect and manages energy infrastructure.
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Power & interconnection: 2Generation & storage: 1Cooling & water: 1Site systems: 1
Facts & sources
Published claims and their source links.
Planned Power Capacity1,000 MWActual
1,000 MW
Site Area270 acresActual
270 acres
Construction Start Forecast2026-Q3Fact
2026-Q3
Permanent Jobs Forecast100 jobs more thanActual
100 jobs more than
Cooling DesignClosed loop non evaporativeActual
Closed loop non evaporative
Location ContextCrusoe–Lancium campus | Childress County | TexasActual
Crusoe–Lancium campus | Childress County | Texas
Lifecycle StatusPreconstructionActual
Preconstruction
Reported Capacity1,000 MWDesign
1,000 MW
Capacity BasisCrusoe and Lancium describe a 1.0 GW grid connected campus design.Actual
Crusoe and Lancium describe a 1.0 GW grid connected campus design.
Location ContextCrusoe–Lancium campus | Childress County | TexasActual
Crusoe–Lancium campus | Childress County | Texas
Lifecycle StatusPreconstructionActual
Preconstruction
Reported Capacity1,000 MWDesign
1,000 MW
Capacity BasisCrusoe and Lancium describe a 1.0 GW grid connected campus design.Actual
Crusoe and Lancium describe a 1.0 GW grid connected campus design.
Development Scale1 GW campus designActual
1 GW campus design
Development Milestone270 AcresActual
270 Acres
Power ArrangementConstruction expected Q3 2026.Actual
Construction expected Q3 2026.
Site ConfigurationCrusoe–Lancium campus | Childress County | TexasActual
Crusoe–Lancium campus | Childress County | Texas