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Microsoft Cheyenne Expansion Program

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United StatesStatus Under Review
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Microsoft
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Last updated
Aug 24, 2026
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About Microsoft Cheyenne Expansion Program

Microsoft is expanding its long-running Cheyenne data center presence through a large Highlands land program and two additional development applications filed in 2026. Microsoft Cheyenne Expansion Program is in Cheyenne, WY, US and is a program with preconstruction status. Participants include Microsoft as developer, Black Hills Energy as utility provider. Development comprises 2026 expansion planning (preconstruction). Key milestones include Microsoft announces intent to acquire about 3,200 acres. (2026-04-14) and Microsoft identifies two additional Cheyenne application areas. (2026-05-28). electric grid service: Black Hills Energy Large Power Contract Service requires large-load customers to pay dedicated system costs and supports contracted/market energy structures. roads water and utilities — 68 USD_millions_minimum: More than $68M of off-site improvements described across the broader Microsoft Cheyenne footprint; parcel allocation not disclosed.

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Capacity

Operating capacityAn operating IT-capacity figure has not been publicly disclosed.

No additional capacity claims are published.

Development

1 phases · 2 milestones
2026 expansion planningAnnounced Or Preconstruction

Umbrella phase for the three separately bounded 2026 development areas.

Apr 14, 2026
Microsoft announces intent to acquire about 3,200 acres
Completed
May 28, 2026
Microsoft identifies two additional Cheyenne application areas
Completed

Infrastructure

Electric GridReported Context

Black Hills Energy Large Power Contract Service requires large-load customers to pay dedicated system costs and supports contracted/market energy structures.

Utility ServicePartially Operational

$68 millions minimum

More than $68M of off-site improvements described across the broader Microsoft Cheyenne footprint; parcel allocation not disclosed.

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4 facts
Announced Land Acquisition Area
3,200 acres
Actual
Offsite Infrastructure Investment
$68 millions
Fact
Existing Full Time Employees
320 employees
Reported Rounded
Water Replenishment Commitment
566 million gallons
Reported Rounded