QTS to Build 11 Data Centers on Lancium’s Texas Clean Campus in $10 Billion Deal

QTS, a global data center developer backed by Blackstone, has announced plans to build up to 11 data center buildings on Lancium’s Clean Campus near Turkey in Hall County, Texas. The joint investment is valued at $10 billion and marks one of the largest single-site data center developments in the state.

The project will span approximately 465 acres and is anchored by a 1GW grid connection, with both companies committing to fund 100 percent of the energy infrastructure improvements needed to support the campus. Lancium will bring its own power to the site, including on-site solar and battery storage, reinforcing the campus’s focus on sustainable energy.

“We are excited about the potential to expand into the special communities of Turkey and Hall County,” said Tag Greason and David Robey, co-CEOs of QTS. “Our goal is to be a responsible neighbor, one that listens, invests in local priorities and supports sustainable growth for families and businesses across the community. We’re committed to being a lasting part of Hall County for decades to come.”

To address water usage concerns in the region, QTS said its data centers on the campus will employ closed-loop cooling systems to minimize water consumption. The company emphasized that any water used will not be drawn from Turkey’s municipal water system.

Lancium founder and CEO Michael McNamara highlighted the broader impact of the partnership. “Lancium develops energy and civil infrastructure at its campuses for sustainable power that supports grid stability and reliability,” he said. “In partnership with QTS, Hall County and the City of Turkey, we are bringing this investment to Hall County in a way that benefits the grid and provides long-term economic and societal benefit to the community. We’re proud to partner with QTS on this project.”

The deal underscores the growing demand for large-scale data center capacity in Texas, driven by AI and high-performance computing workloads. QTS already operates data centers in Fort Worth, Irving, Wilmer, and San Antonio, and is evaluating a site outside Big Spring in Howard County. Globally, the company has a presence in the UK, the Netherlands, Italy, Finland, and Spain.

Lancium, originally founded in 2017 as a cryptomining firm, pivoted to developing large-scale renewable-powered campuses called Clean Campuses. The company’s site in Abilene is already hosting OpenAI via Crusoe, and it is also developing a major site in Childress. Last year, Lancium secured tax abatements for the Hall County campus, which local officials see as a catalyst for economic growth.

“Hall County has always been built on hardworking people and strong communities,” said Hall County Judge Ray Powell. “This project gives us an opportunity to grow our local economy, support small businesses and invest in the future of our county. We appreciate Lancium for working alongside county leadership and engaging with our community, and we’re excited about what’s ahead as we continue working with Lancium and welcome QTS as this project moves forward.”

Turkey, a small city in Hall County, is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Amarillo and 100 miles northeast of Lubbock. The project is expected to bring significant infrastructure investment and long-term employment to the rural region.