Calpine on July 30 announced a new 190-megawatt agreement with Dallas-based CyrusOne, a global data center developer and operator, to serve a new data center adjacent to the Thad Hill Energy Center in Bosque County, Texas.
The deal secures power, grid connection, and land to support a new state of the art facility that is currently under construction and expected to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2026.
The campus, named DFW10, is being constructed by CyrusOne, which is backed by leading investment firms Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, and KKR.
The new multiphase data center campus, which will encompass more than 190,000 square feet in the first phase, with scalable capacity to meet future demand.
With a focus on sustainability and reliability, the new CyrusOne campus will feature climate-neutral initiatives, water conservation, biodiversity protection, and capabilities to respond during ERCOT grid emergencies.
The project represents a $1.2 billion infrastructure investment.
To commemorate the agreement, Calpine and CyrusOne will hold a ceremony this autumn at the site.
