Skybox PowerCampus Dallas AI Data Center: 300MW Hyperscale Hub in Lancaster TX
Status: Active Development / Phased Hyperscale Delivery | Location: Near Interstate 35E, Lancaster, TX 75146 (115-Acre South Dallas Campus), United States
Project Overview
Skybox PowerCampus Dallas is a flagship hyperscale and artificial intelligence (AI) data center campus strategically located on a 115-acre site in Lancaster, South Dallas, Texas. Positioned near Interstate 35E within Oncor's deregulated electricity service territory, the campus has been designed to support the next generation of large-scale cloud computing, AI model training, high-performance computing (HPC), enterprise digital transformation, and hyperscale cloud infrastructure. Spanning approximately 1,000,000 square feet with an ultimate power capacity of 300 MW, the campus provides one of the largest scalable digital infrastructure developments in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan region, enabling hyperscale cloud providers, AI companies, telecommunications operators, and Fortune 500 enterprises to deploy mission-critical workloads with room for long-term expansion. A defining feature of the campus is its dedicated private 300 MW electrical substation, providing secure, high-capacity utility access capable of supporting extremely power-intensive computing environments. Engineered for advanced AI applications, the facility is designed to accommodate power densities exceeding 400 watts per square foot, making it suitable for GPU clusters, large language model (LLM) training, AI inference, machine learning, and other compute-intensive workloads. Built in accordance with Tier III infrastructure principles, the campus offers flexible redundancy configurations, including 2N, N+1, or N architectures, allowing customers to tailor resilience levels to specific operational requirements. Advanced cooling infrastructure supports both traditional enterprise deployments and future high-density liquid-cooling solutions required for next-generation AI hardware. Comprehensive physical security measures, including biometric access controls, continuous CCTV surveillance, environmental monitoring, and advanced fire detection and suppression systems, protect customer assets and ensure uninterrupted operations. High-capacity fiber connectivity provides low-latency access to major telecommunications carriers, cloud platforms, internet exchanges, and regional network hubs throughout Texas and North America. The campus also benefits from Texas data center tax incentive programs and offers customers the option to procure 100% renewable electricity, supporting corporate sustainability goals while delivering scalable, resilient, and energy-efficient digital infrastructure. As one of the region's premier hyperscale developments, Skybox PowerCampus Dallas strengthens North Texas' position as a leading destination for AI-ready data center investment and next-generation cloud infrastructure.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Skybox PowerCampus Dallas AI Data Center: 300MW Hyperscale Hub in Lancaster TX |
| Location | Near Interstate 35E, Lancaster, TX 75146 (115-Acre South Dallas Campus), United States |
| Status | Active Development / Phased Hyperscale Delivery |
| Commissioning | Phased Delivery (DC1 Under Construction / Planned Multi-Facility Campus) |
| Total IT Load | 300.0 MW Total Campus Capacity (DC1: 96 MW Critical Load | DC2: 48 MW Critical Load) |
| Total Capacity | ~1,000,000 sq ft (~92,903 m²) total campus space across 115 acres (DC1: 503,520 sq ft | DC2: 238,540 sq ft) |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Fault-Tolerant Design / Designed to LEED Certification Standards |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Master-Planned Hyperscale, AI Compute & Enterprise Data Center Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Lancaster |
| Population | ~41,000 |
| Urban Agglomeration | Part of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex (~8.5 million) |
| City GDP | Part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan economy (estimated USD 750+ billion) |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 55,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 2 – Emerging Data Center & Digital Infrastructure Hub |
| Key Strengths | Located within the Dallas–Fort Worth metro; access to robust power and fiber infrastructure; business-friendly environment; available land for hyperscale campuses; proximity to major cloud and enterprise customers; excellent highway and logistics connectivity; growing AI and cloud infrastructure investments. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Skybox Datacenters |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Oncor Electric Delivery Utility Grid & City of Lancaster Municipal Authorities |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized U.S. Mission-Critical EPC & General Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Skybox Technical Engineering Teams & Specialized Mission-Critical Consultants |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral facility featuring dedicated subterranean fiber conduits, dual path-diverse Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), and direct low-latency interconnection to major Dallas-Fort Worth carrier hubs and cloud exchange points. |
| Power Infrastructure | Onsite private dedicated 300 MW high-voltage utility substation served by Oncor, custom 2N / N+1 / N static UPS configurations, automated switchgear, and multi-megawatt standby emergency diesel generator arrays with 72-hour on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 300.0 MW Total Utility Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | Customizable 2N / N+1 / N Static UPS Configurations |
| Cooling System | Air-cooled chillers with air-side economization, closed-loop chilled water systems, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for high-density AI clusters (400+ W/sq ft), hot/cold aisle containment, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Dense dark fiber corridors linking Lancaster directly to downtown Dallas carrier hotels, Plano network hubs, and major regional cloud interconnect points. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | Access to 100% Renewable Power procurement programs via Texas deregulated ERCOT market choice. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2021–2022 |
| Construction Start | 2022–2023 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational / Active Buildout |
| Full Buildout | Active Multi-Building Master Campus Expansion |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $500,000,000 USD to $800,000,000 USD Campus Capital Investment |
| Funding | Joint Venture Capital (Skybox Datacenters / Institutional Infrastructure Partners) |