Crusoe, a Denver-based vertically integrated AI infrastructure provider, and Tallgrass, a Wyoming-focused energy infrastructure company, announced on July 24, 2025, a strategic partnership to develop a 1.8-gigawatt (GW) AI data center campus in southeast Wyoming, with plans to scale to 10 GW. This landmark project, part of Crusoe’s 20+ GW pipeline, leverages a diverse energy mix of natural gas and future renewables, utilizing Tallgrass’ CO2 sequestration hub for long-term carbon capture. Expected to generate thousands of jobs across construction, manufacturing, technology, energy, and transportation, the campus positions Wyoming as a hub for the $100 billion AI data center market, projected to grow as 70% of enterprises adopt AI by 2030, per 2025 reports. Wyoming’s pro-business environment, endorsed by Governor Mark Gordon and Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, enhances its appeal for AI innovation.
Announced July 24, 2025: 1.8 GW AI data center campus in southeast Wyoming.
Scalable to 10 GW, part of Crusoe’s 20+ GW project pipeline.
Powered by natural gas and future renewables with CO2 sequestration.
Creates thousands of jobs in construction, tech, and energy sectors.
AI data center market valued at $100B, with 70% enterprise AI adoption by 2030.
Builds on Crusoe’s 1.2 GW Abilene, Texas, campus and $15B joint venture.
The 1.8 GW AI data center campus, announced on July 24, 2025, combines Crusoe’s expertise in rapid AI infrastructure deployment with Tallgrass’ experience in large-scale energy infrastructure. “Building an American AI factory that can scale to 10 gigawatts illustrates Crusoe’s commitment to delivering infrastructure at the scale needed for the U.S. to win the global AI race,” said Chase Lochmiller, Crusoe’s CEO. The campus leverages Tallgrass’ natural gas and water assets and proximity to its CO2 sequestration hub for sustainable operations, as noted by Tallgrass CEO Matt Sheehy. The project, designed for high-density AI workloads, supports U.S. AI competitiveness, with Wyoming’s infrastructure and policy support highlighted by Governor Mark Gordon and Senators Barrasso and Lummis.
Founded in 2018, Crusoe, valued at $2.8 billion post-$600 million funding in 2024, pivoted from cryptocurrency mining to AI infrastructure, operating data centers like the 1.2 GW Abilene, Texas, campus for OpenAI’s Stargate project. Its partnership with Tallgrass, backed by Blackstone, taps into Wyoming’s energy resources, creating high-paying jobs and contributing to the local economy. The $100 billion AI data center market, driven by hyperscalers like OpenAI and Oracle, faces challenges like grid connectivity, with 50% of projects delayed per 2025 reports. Crusoe’s energy-first approach, including 4.5 GW of natural gas from GE Vernova turbines, positions it against competitors like CoreWeave.
The AI infrastructure sector grapples with surging energy demands, with U.S. data centers consuming 46 GW in Q3 2024, projected to reach 59 GW by 2029. Posts on X from @CrusoeAI and @puffinancial reflect enthusiasm for the Wyoming project, though some note market pressures on NVIDIA’s stock. Wyoming’s pro-business stance, highlighted by a 60 Minutes feature on Crusoe’s innovation, supports its emergence as an AI hub. Crusoe’s prior collaborations, like with Redwood Materials for battery-powered data centers and Blue Owl for Abilene’s $15 billion venture, underscore its scalability. Competitors like Lancium focus on renewable integration, but Crusoe’s multi-energy strategy offers flexibility.
Crusoe and Tallgrass’ Wyoming AI data center campus strengthens U.S. AI infrastructure, driving economic growth and sustainable innovation in a rapidly expanding market.
Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. Crusoe provides a reliable, scalable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solution for AI infrastructure by harnessing large-scale energy, building AI-optimized data centers, and empowering builders to reach their AI potential. Crusoe empowers its customers to build the future faster.
Tallgrass is a leading infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and support our quality of life. Backed by Blackstone, and a robust group of investors, Tallgrass is committed to leading energy solutions.
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