In Short

• Crusoe and Tallgrass are building a large-scale, sustainable AI data centre in Wyoming.
• The campus will use a low-carbon power mix and combine natural gas and future renewable energy, with access to CO₂ capture infrastructure.
• To create high-quality jobs in technology, energy, and construction.

Crusoe, a company that builds infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI), has partnered with Tallgrass, an energy infrastructure company, to build a large AI data centre campus in southeast Wyoming.

This data centre will initially have a capacity of 1.8 gigawatts (GW) but is designed to expand up to 10 GW, making it one of the largest of its kind. The project is meant to support the increasing demand for powerful computing systems needed to train and run AI models.

The data centre will use a diverse power strategy. It will be powered by a mix of natural gas and future renewable energy sources available in the region. This approach is intended to provide reliable and efficient power to meet the heavy energy needs of AI systems.

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Because the location is close to Tallgrass’ CO₂ sequestration hub, the project also has the potential to use carbon capture technology, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Besides, Tallgrass will contribute its existing natural gas pipelines and water resources in Wyoming to support the development.

According to Crusoe’s CEO, building this data centre shows the company’s commitment to developing AI infrastructure at the scale needed to help the U.S. compete globally in AI. He also mentioned that the project will bring investment and high-quality jobs in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, energy, technology, and transportation.

Crusoe is already building another 1.2 GW data centre in Texas and has started work on yet another large site, showing its ability to move quickly in building AI facilities.

Tallgrass’ CEO highlighted the company’s strong connection with Wyoming, where it already has large-scale infrastructure such as pipelines.

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In conclusion, the new project by Crusoe and Tallgrass combines AI, energy, and infrastructure development in a way that benefits both technology advancement and local economic growth. It supports the U.S.’s ambition to lead in AI while using responsible energy practices like renewable power and carbon capture.

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Source: Crusoe