DENVER — November 6, 2026 — Google has acquired Crusoe's data center site in southeast Wyoming, completing Crusoe's pre-development work on the project. The acquisition includes site selection, governmental approvals, and power strategy. Crusoe CEO Chase Lochmiller stated the pre-construction efforts have set the stage for future construction and operation. Crusoe, the AI factory company, has contracted over 6 GW and maintains a pipeline of more than 40 GW. The company recently announced it is developing Google's data center campus in Armstrong County outside Amarillo. Crusoe provides energy-first solutions for AI infrastructure through large-scale energy sources and AI-optimized data centers.
Crusoe and Tallgrass Energy initiated the Wyoming campus through joint development of power and data center infrastructure. This process required coordination across energy systems design, data center engineering, site development, and hyperscaler engagement. The innovative hybrid power strategy combines fuel cells, grid power, and natural gas turbines, with a long-term roadmap for carbon capture via Tallgrass's regional CO2 sequestration hub. The campus exemplifies Crusoe's integrated approach to digital infrastructure.
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