Aligned Data Centers Project Caprock - 540MW Sustainable AI

Status: Under Construction / Groundbreaking   |   Location: near Abernathy, TX (Permian Basin area)

Project Overview

Project Caprock is a massive 540MW sustainable AI and hyperscale data center campus located in Hale County, Texas. This project represents one of the largest infrastructure investments in the West Texas region, strategically positioned to leverage the area's unique energy profile and vast land availability. The campus is designed specifically to solve the "power-density-water" trilemma that modern AI workloads face. Spanning 313 acres, the facility will eventually house six massive data center buildings totaling 1.65 million square feet. What sets Project Caprock apart is its "Waterless" sustainability mandate. Located in a region where water conservation is critical, Aligned is deploying its patented Delta³ cooling technology alongside advanced liquid-to-chip cooling systems. This ensures that the massive heat generated by AI GPU clusters is managed through a closed-loop system that consumes zero water from local aquifers. This environmental focus was a key factor in securing local permits and tax incentives, as it protects the agricultural interests of the surrounding South Plains. The project is expected to have a USD 5 billion economic impact on the region over the next decade. By choosing Abernathy, Aligned is tapping into the Waha gas hub and the ERCOT power grid's renewable energy surplus (wind and solar), providing hyperscalers with a path toward net-zero operations. As AI inference moves closer to energy-rich zones, Project Caprock serves as a blueprint for the future of "Energy-First" site selection in the global data center market.

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