New Texas data centre campus to combine power and compute infrastructure on one site, backed by long-term energy agreement with Calpine gas power plant
Energy Capital Partners (ECP) and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) have announced the joint development of a 190MW hyperscale data centre campus in Bosque County, Texas.
The project, set to be operational by Q4 2026, is the first investment from their US$50bn strategic partnership to deliver integrated digital and power infrastructure at scale.
The multi-phase campus, developed in partnership with data centre operator CyrusOne, will sit adjacent to Calpine’s Thad Hill Energy Center.
A long-term energy agreement with Calpine ensures dedicated and stable power supply from natural gas generation.
This co-location model is being framed as a blueprint for future AI-ready infrastructure deployments across the US.
Integrating power and compute infrastructure
The Bosque project introduces a new approach to hyperscale development: delivering computing capacity directly alongside dedicated energy supply.
This is intended to offer hyperscalers the certainty and scale they need to support high-density AI and enterprise workloads.
The campus will be built on a site spanning more than 700,000 square feet, offering an initial IT capacity of 144MW.
Plans allow for rapid expansion, with the total investment expected to approach US$4bn. According to the partners, the development supports both local power resilience and large-scale compute requirements.
“This first investment through our strategic partnership combines ECP’s power expertise to deliver reliable near-term power with KKR’s strong track record in investing in data centre development,” says Tyler Reeder, President of ECP.
“With ample capital, a broad existing asset base, and deep sector relationships, our strategic partnership is designed to source and deliver fully integrated, scaled power infrastructure and data centre solutions for hyperscalers and other market participants to support their infrastructure needs.”
Meeting AI-era requirements
The Bosque County campus arrives at a time when hyperscalers are under pressure to scale rapidly to meet demand from AI platforms and data-heavy workloads.
The need for secure, consistent and low-latency energy supply has made power integration a core part of future planning for large data centre developments.
Waldemar Szlezak, Partner and Global Head of Digital Infrastructure at KKR, pointed to AI adoption as a key factor reshaping the data infrastructure sector.
“The surge in AI demand isn’t just stretching infrastructure — it’s rewriting the blueprint for how it needs to be built,” says Waldemar.
“Hyperscalers need more than capacity; they need certainty, integration, and speed. This project is a reflection of that new reality: bringing together scalable land, power and compute under a single, coordinated strategy.
“It is the kind of solution we believe will define the future of infrastructure — and it’s just the beginning of what’s possible when you combine deep operational expertise with long-term industrial vision.”
A long-term anchor in the Dallas–Fort Worth region
With its location in one of the fastest-growing compute corridors in the United States, the Bosque County campus is expected to play a long-term role in the region’s digital infrastructure landscape.
The project leverages proximity to the ERCOT grid and offers capabilities to respond to grid emergencies, while continuing to meet hyperscale demand.
Calpine’s dedicated power agreement allows the data centre to operate with consistent power availability while contributing to local grid reliability during periods of scarcity.
The developers say this model supports both enterprise demand and public sector requirements for system stability.
Environmental commitments embedded
In addition to compute scale and power integration, the new CyrusOne campus will also incorporate sustainability initiatives.
According to the developers, the site will include measures focused on climate-neutral operation, water conservation and biodiversity protection.
“We’re proud to be part of this landmark project, which combines dedicated power and data centre expertise to deliver a unique, mission-critical solution to our customers,” says John Hatem, Chief Operating Officer at CyrusOne.
“As AI drives unprecedented data demand, this campus demonstrates our commitment to delivering scalable, reliable infrastructure for our Intelliscale customers while supporting grid reliability for consumers and businesses in Texas and beyond.”
“We’re excited to be a partner in this project to deliver cutting-edge data centre infrastructure to Texas, bringing jobs, innovation and economic growth to the region,” says Rick Peña, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Calpine.
“This first-of-its-kind project establishes Calpine as a leader in reliable, scalable power solutions for hyperscale customers, leveraging our world-class fleet and Powered Land Capabilities (“PLC”) along with a suite of products and services to support both customer needs and grid reliability across ERCOT and beyond.”
