Crusoe Hands Over Pre-Developed Wyoming AI Data Center Site to Google

At a glance

Crusoe has transferred ownership of a data center site in southeastern Wyoming to Google. Crusoe completed preparation work such as site selection, permits, and power planning, and this announcement means the party developing the site has changed. No new construction start or operating capacity has been announced.

Key points

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   Crusoe finished site selection, government permits, and its power strategy.

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   The power strategy mixes fuel cells, grid electricity, and natural gas turbines.

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   Google said at the same time that it plans to invest $17 billion in the area over the long term.

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   Google plans to run the data center with air cooling to reduce the strain on local water supplies.

Why it matters

AI data centers are large facilities that use a lot of electricity and land, so who builds them and with what plans affects local power supply and the environment.