QTS, Lancium Plan $10 Billion Data Center Campus in Hall County, Texas

Highlights

• QTS and Lancium plan to develop a data center campus expected to generate more than $10 billion in capital investment in Hall County, Texas.
• The project is expected to create up to 7,000 construction jobs at peak activity and approximately 350 permanent positions.
• QTS will design, build and operate the data center facilities, while Lancium will develop the site's electrical and civil infrastructure.
• The campus will incorporate battery storage, solar resources and a closed-loop cooling system designed to minimize water consumption.
• The companies will fund all required energy infrastructure improvements for the development.

Large-scale data center development continues to drive construction activity across the United States, creating demand for skilled labor, utility infrastructure and long-term regional investment. QTS and Lancium have announced plans to develop a new data center campus in Hall County, Texas, representing more than $10 billion in anticipated capital investment.

Project Scope

The planned campus will be located on Lancium's Clean Campus near Turkey, Texas. Under the partnership, QTS will oversee the design, construction and operation of the data center buildings, while Lancium will deliver the electrical and civil infrastructure needed to support the development.

The project is expected to generate up to 7,000 construction jobs during peak building activity and approximately 350 permanent positions spanning data center operations, maintenance, security and tenant-related roles.

In addition to construction, the companies plan to work with local schools and workforce development organizations to expand career pathways into construction trades and data center operations.

Infrastructure and Sustainability

Lancium will provide the site's electrical infrastructure and plans to supply power through dedicated energy resources that include battery storage and solar generation. According to the companies, all required energy infrastructure improvements will be privately funded.

The data center campus is also planned with a closed-loop cooling system that will not require water for cooling during normal operations. Water used at the facility is expected to come from onsite wells or approved external sources rather than the municipal water system serving Turkey.

The development also includes commitments to support local infrastructure priorities, including water improvements, schools and emergency services as the project advances.

Why It Matters

Demand for hyperscale data centers continues to increase investment in power infrastructure, civil construction and skilled labor across key U.S. markets. For construction owners, contractors and developers, projects of this scale create opportunities across site development, utility installation, building construction and long-term facility operations while increasing demand for workforce development and regional infrastructure capacity.

Source: QTS.