Enbridge Cowboy Project Wyoming Powering Meta Data Centers $1.2B
Status: Approved / Contracted Framework Phase | Location: Cheyenne, US
Project Overview
Enbridge Inc. has finalized the $1.2 billion “Cowboy Project” in Cheyenne, Wyoming, a major clean energy infrastructure development designed to support Meta Platforms’ expanding hyperscale data center operations and address growing power availability challenges driven by AI and cloud computing demand. The project combines a 365 MW solar energy facility with a 1,600 MWh battery energy storage system, creating a highly advanced behind-the-meter power solution capable of delivering stable, dispatchable electricity while reducing strain on the public utility grid. By capturing solar energy during the day and storing it for use during peak demand periods, the Cowboy Project helps manage the intense and fluctuating energy loads associated with generative AI and hyperscale cloud workloads. The development strengthens operational reliability for Meta’s facilities while advancing sustainability goals through large-scale renewable energy integration. It also reflects the increasing collaboration between energy infrastructure providers and technology companies as demand for resilient, low-carbon power solutions accelerates across North America’s rapidly expanding data center sector.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Enbridge Cowboy Project Wyoming Powering Meta Data Centers $1.2B |
| Location | Cheyenne, US |
| Status | Approved / Contracted Framework Phase |
| Commissioning | Structured to enter full operational service by late 2027 |
| Total IT Load | Supported Meta Data Center Node: ~300 MW |
| Total Capacity | 365 MW Solar PV + 200 MW / 1,600 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) |
| Tier Level | Utility-Scale Mission-Critical Behind-the-Meter Power Integration |
| Project Type | Dedicated Clean Energy Infrastructure & Dispatchable Storage Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Cheyenne |
| Population | ~65,000 |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~100,000 |
| City GDP | ~$6–7 billion (estimated, metro-based) |
| Per Capita Income | ~$38,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 3 (Small but strategic U.S. city) |
| Key Strengths | Low-cost power, strong wind energy access, favorable tax environment (no state income tax), proximity to Denver tech ecosystem, growing data center hub, high land availability |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Enbridge Inc. |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Meta Platforms, Inc. & Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power (CLFP) |
| Construction Contractor | Leading North American renewable energy EPC and industrial utility contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Specialized high-voltage grid integration engineers and storage topology consultants |
| Network Connectivity | Dedicated utility SCADA telemetry lines syncing with regional transmission desks and Meta's control hubs |
| Power Infrastructure | 365 MW, 1,600 MWh battery energy storage system |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 365 MW solar generation paired with a 200 MW / 1,600 MWh battery energy storage matrix |
| UPS Redundancy | Multi-string utility-scale BESS configuration engineered for dynamic grid smoothing and zero-lag discharge |
| Cooling System | Liquid-cooled battery enclosures optimized for prolonged cycle stability and temperature management |
| Connectivity | Structured via Wyoming’s specialized Large Power Contract Service (LPCS) tariff framework |
| PUE Target | Drastically optimizes Meta's localized scope 2 carbon intensity metrics toward absolute zero |
| Energy Mix | 100% renewable, expanding Enbridge's dedicated Meta clean power portfolio to 1.6 GW across North America |
Milestones
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| Announcement | May 25, 2026 official joint corporate project execution statement |
| Construction Start | Ground civil engineering, array formatting, and storage grid routing slated for late 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Target structural energization and initial baseline solar injection set for mid-2027 |
| Full Buildout | Comprehensive system synchronization and full commercial operation targeted by late 2027 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | $1,200,000,000 USD |
| Funding | Corporate capital infrastructure allocations from Enbridge backed by long-term corporate PPAs with Meta |