Project Jade: 10GW Crusoe AI Data Center Wyoming
Status: Approved / Construction Commencement (Q1 2026) | Location: 8 miles south of Cheyenne
Project Overview
Approved unanimously in January 2026, Project Jade represents a transformative step in hyperscale AI infrastructure, led by Crusoe Energy Systems in partnership with Tallgrass Energy. The development directly addresses one of the most critical constraints in AI growth, the availability of reliable, large-scale power, by integrating a purpose-built 659-acre energy complex alongside a 600-acre data center campus. Located in Wyoming, the project leverages the region’s abundant natural gas resources to deliver an initial 1.8 GW of capacity, with long-term scalability engineered up to 10 GW. This positions Project Jade among the largest planned AI-dedicated energy ecosystems globally. A key differentiator is its hybrid sustainability model: while natural gas serves as the foundational energy source, Tallgrass’s established COâ‚‚ pipeline network enables future deployment of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), aligning the project with evolving decarbonization goals. Additionally, the campus incorporates advanced thermal management through a closed-loop liquid cooling system, significantly reducing water consumption compared to traditional air-cooled data centers. This “zero-air” architecture not only improves energy efficiency but also enhances operational resilience, making Project Jade a blueprint for next-generation AI infrastructure that balances scale, performance, and environmental responsibility
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Project Jade: 10GW Crusoe AI Data Center Wyoming |
| Location | 8 miles south of Cheyenne |
| Status | Approved / Construction Commencement (Q1 2026) |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 (1.8GW): Expected Late 2027; Full 10GW: 2032+ |
| Total IT Load | 10,000 MW (10 GW) |
| Total Capacity | 5 core data center buildings + massive supporting infrastructure |
| Tier Level | Tier IV (Hyperscale AI / High-Density Compute) |
| Project Type | Gigawatt-Scale AI "Super-Campus" |
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 | Crusoe Energy Systems |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Laramie County Commissioners / State of Wyoming. |
| Construction Contractor | TBD (Estimated peak of 5,000 construction jobs). |
| MEP Engineering | Crusoe Internal Design / Tallgrass Energy Engineering. |
| Network Connectivity | High-capacity dark fiber mesh; proximity to major East-West transit rails. |
| Power Infrastructure | On-site natural gas generation (BFC Power Hub) + future Renewable/Nuclear integration. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 10,000 MW (10 GW) |
| UPS Redundancy | $2N$ configuration with on-site generation acting as primary "behind-the-meter" power. |
| Cooling System | Closed-loop liquid cooling (recycling 100% of treatment fluids). |
| Connectivity | Low-latency fiber backbone connecting to the Denver and Salt Lake City hubs. |
| PUE Target | < 1.10 |
| Energy Mix | Natural Gas (Initial) with Carbon Capture + Future Wind/Solar supplements. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | January 14, 2026 (Final County Approval) |
| Construction Start | March 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Late 2027 |
| Full Buildout | 2032 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | $50 Billion (Projected) |
| Funding | Private Equity, Project Finance, and Hyperscale Tenant Commitments. |