Crusoe, a vertically integrated provider of AI infrastructure, and Tallgrass, a major player in energy infrastructure, have announced a strategic alliance to construct a 1.8-gigawatt (GW) AI data center complex in southeast Wyoming. The project, which has the potential to scale up to 10 GW, marks one of the most ambitious AI infrastructure developments in the U.S. to date and showcases a growing intersection between energy and digital technologies.
The data center complex will employ a hybrid energy strategy, leveraging natural gas alongside anticipated renewable energy sources in the region. This diversified power model is designed to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and sustainability necessary to support large-scale AI workloads. In addition to utilizing Tallgrass’s established natural gas and water infrastructure in Wyoming, the facility will benefit from its proximity to the company’s existing carbon sequestration hub – enabling long-term carbon capture and emissions mitigation.
Chase Lochmiller, CEO and co-founder of Crusoe, positioned the project as essential to maintaining U.S. leadership in the global AI race. “Crusoe’s dedication to providing infrastructure at the scale required for the U.S. to win the global AI race is demonstrated by the construction of an American AI factory that can scale to 10 gigawatts of capacity,” said Mr. Lochmiller. “Our collaboration with Tallgrass will unleash the energy required to power intelligence and propel a significant investment into the American workforce.”
State and Federal Official Endorsements
Crusoe is concurrently developing a 1.2 GW flagship AI data center in Abilene, Texas, and has broken ground on another campus with a projected capacity exceeding 1 GW. This Wyoming expansion would further strengthen its growing network of high-performance compute facilities.
Tallgrass CEO Matt Sheehy emphasized the company’s deep roots in Wyoming, stating, “We’ve called Wyoming ‘home’ at Tallgrass for over ten years. With thousands of miles of pipeline and infrastructure in place, we’re excited to expand our footprint through this collaboration with Crusoe.”
The partnership has also attracted strong endorsements from state and federal officials. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon called the project a direct result of sustained trade and innovation-focused efforts, noting its potential to boost the state’s energy and technology sectors. “It’s wonderful to see the work being done here,” said Mark Gordon, referencing Crusoe’s recent spotlight on 60 Minutes for its energy-efficient computing technologies.
U.S. Senator John Barrasso lauded the initiative as a sign of Wyoming’s growing reputation as a hub for tech investment. “This and other new, cutting-edge data centers will provide southeast Wyoming with a qualified workforce and well-paying employment,” said Mr. Barrasso. “It will guarantee that Wyoming stays at the forefront of technical innovation.”
Senator Cynthia Lummis echoed these sentiments, highlighting Wyoming’s legacy of energy innovation. “This state-of-the-art AI data center will solidify our position as the nation’s powerhouse of high-performance computing.”
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Crusoe has built its strategy around fast, scalable deployment of data centers that support the infrastructure needs of AI innovators. Its vertically integrated model includes everything from power sourcing to data center design, aimed at reducing costs and environmental impact. The company’s approach is intended to meet surging demand for computing power driven by large language models, machine learning applications, and advanced analytics.
Backed by private equity giant Blackstone, Tallgrass brings deep energy sector experience and existing infrastructure to the table, including carbon capture and pipeline systems across Wyoming and the western United States. The company has positioned itself as a key enabler of next-generation energy solutions for digital infrastructure projects.
The Wyoming complex is expected to serve as a flagship example of how energy infrastructure and AI computing can co-evolve. With global AI workloads accelerating, the U.S. faces mounting pressure to expand its data center capacity. Crusoe and Tallgrass aim to meet this demand by pairing innovative energy strategies with high-performance compute infrastructure – creating what they describe as an ‘American AI factory’ capable of scaling to global needs.
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