Energy Ranch: Oil & Gas Investors Unveil Massive 1,500-Acre Data Center Campus Near San Antonio

Energy Ranch: Oil & Gas Investors Unveil Massive 1,500-Acre Data Center Campus Near San Antonio January 12, 2026 A significant new development is poised to reshape the data center landscape in Texas, as capital from the traditional energy sector flows into digital infrastructure. In a move highlighting the convergence of energy and technology, a consortium of oil and gas investors has announced plans for "Energy Ranch," a sprawling data center and energy campus spanning over 1,500 acres approximately 60 miles south of San Antonio. The project is a joint venture between HC Capital Partners, an investment firm focused on North American energy assets, and the San Antonio-based Herrmann Family Companies, a family office with diverse holdings. The land for the campus is owned by the Herrmann family. While full specifications remain undisclosed, the developers revealed that the first phase alone will require an estimated $2 to $4 billion in capital and is projected to deliver initial capacity within 24 to 30 months after construction begins. A key strategic advantage of the site is its proximity to critical energy infrastructure. The companies noted the location is close to multiple large-volume natural gas transmission pipelines, existing power purchase agreements, and a planned 765-kilovolt transmission line. Wrangler Infrastructure, the operating platform of HC Infrastructure Partners, will lead the development of the power-linked infrastructure to supply the campus. "Energy Ranch represents a rare opportunity to develop a large-load data campus on land that is already owned, in a location purpose-built for power, water, and scale,” said Herb Chambers IV, co-founder of HC Capital Partners. He emphasized the project's aim to leverage deep experience in traditional energy infrastructure to manage the power generation, cooling, and data creation needs of the future campus. The development signals a growing trend of energy sector players entering the data center market, leveraging their expertise in large-scale project management, power procurement, and site selection to address the industry's insatiable demand for reliable, scalable power. This project could set a precedent for integrated energy-data campuses, particularly in regions like Texas with abundant energy resources and established transmission networks. Source: datacenterdynamics