Element Critical

Element Critical is a U.S. data center operator founded in 2014, focused on hybrid ready, carrier neutral colocation infrastructure. The company operates facilities in Chicago, Austin and Houston and serves enterprise, hyperscale, AI and neo cloud customers. In December 2025, Element Critical launched a new U.S. data center platform backed by 26North, Arctos, Mercuria and Safanad, anchored by acquisitions in Houston and Austin. Its Houston One campus is undergoing a 20,000 square foot data hall expansion designed for up to 10 MW of high density capacity, with 4.5 MW planned for delivery by Q4 2026. The infrastructure targets AI, HPC and enterprise workloads.

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Active Project Value in USD Billion

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Upcoming Projects Count

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Project Name	Location	Full Builtout	Project Status	Power Capacity	Action
Element Critical Chicago Two 341 Haynes Dr Wood Dale Illinois	341 Haynes Dr, Wood Dale, IL 60191, USA	Q4 2018	Operational / Active Enterprise & High-Density Colocation Campus	1.0 MW Total Contracted Utility Interconnect
Element Critical Chicago One 711 N Edgewood Ave Wood Dale Illinois Colocation	711 N Edgewood Ave, Wood Dale, IL 60191, USA	Q4 2022	Operational / Active Colocation & Disaster Recovery Facility	7.0 MW Total Contracted Utility Power Interconnect