Gigantic Artificial Intelligence Hub Proposed by Vantage Data Centers for $25 Billion in Texas
Vantage Data Centers Announces Mega-Campus in Texas
Vantage Data Centers, a leading provider of hyperscale data center solutions, has begun construction on a massive $25 billion project in Shackelford County, Texas. The "Frontier" data center campus, spanning 1,200 acres, will house 10 data centers totaling 3.7 million square feet with a power capacity of 1.4 gigawatts.
This project, the largest in Vantage’s global portfolio, is designed to support advanced AI workloads featuring ultra-high-density racks of over 250 kW each. The campus will incorporate specialized liquid cooling technology for next-generation GPU loads.
Sustainability is at the heart of the Frontier campus, with a highly efficient closed-loop cooling system to significantly reduce water consumption. The project aims for LEED certification, demonstrating Vantage’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
The Frontier campus is expected to create over 5,000 jobs during construction and ongoing operations, contributing positively to the local and state economies. In addition, Vantage plans to invest in community support such as scholarships and training for residents.
Silver Lake, a private equity firm known for investing in technology infrastructure, has a significant backing in this project. The firm has been an important financial partner for Vantage, collaborating with them for large-scale projects in the past. Although the specifics of the partnership regarding the Frontier campus are not fully disclosed, Silver Lake's role is that of a major investor supporting Vantage’s expansion and land acquisitions for such hyperscale data center projects.
The Frontier campus follows the growing demand for AI infrastructure, with chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini requiring massive compute. This trend is driving mega-scale data center developments, with companies such as Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms investing billions of dollars to expand and create their data center facilities.
The construction of the first building is scheduled for completion in the second half of next year. Vantage announced the Frontier mega-campus in August 2025, confirming its size, capacity, and sustainability features. Construction has been underway since mid-2025.
This large-scale, AI-focused campus illustrates Vantage’s strategy to meet the growing demand for AI infrastructure while emphasizing sustainability and community engagement.
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