SHARON AI, a leader in High-Performance Computing (HPC) for AI infrastructure, has reported key milestones for its joint venture, Texas Critical Data Centers LLC (TCDC), in developing a 250MW AI data center in Ector County, Texas. Partnered with New Era Helium, TCDC has secured non-binding Letters of Intent (LOIs) for land acquisition and a power purchase agreement, advancing its mission to support the growing demand for AI compute infrastructure.
TCDC has signed a non-binding LOI with a global enterprise customer to potentially acquire land and secure up to 250 megawatts of behind-the-meter electricity for a large-scale AI data center. This agreement supports the energy-intensive demands of AI compute infrastructure. “We are pleased with our progress to date in the development of this project, particularly our engagement with a prospective global enterprise customer who is contemplating building a large-scale AI data center. This reflects the growing demand for AI compute infrastructure and the energy to run it,” said Wolf Schubert, CEO of SHARON AI.
A second non-binding LOI with Grow Odessa, an economic development corporation, facilitates the acquisition of an additional 203 acres, bringing the total to 438 acres. A definitive agreement for the initial 235 acres is anticipated by July 2025. The site’s strategic location near fiber optic networks and natural gas pipelines enhances its suitability for a sustainable AI data center, aligning with regional economic goals to attract compatible industries.
TCDC has received a proposal from a nearby gas transmission pipeline operator for natural gas transportation services, critical for the planned behind-the-meter power plant. This approach ensures reliable and cost-effective energy for AI workloads. The project is progressing with site due diligence and air permit planning, with upcoming milestones focused on natural gas supply and power plant updates to support high-performance computing needs.
The TCDC initiative aligns with the surging demand for AI data centers, driven by enterprises seeking scalable, energy-efficient solutions. The project’s focus on behind-the-meter power and proximity to energy infrastructure positions it to support next-generation AI applications, contributing to economic growth in Ector County through partnerships with organizations like Grow Odessa.
SHARON AI and TCDC’s progress in Ector County underscores their commitment to addressing the global need for AI compute infrastructure. By securing strategic land and power agreements, the joint venture is well-positioned to deliver a sustainable, high-performance data center, driving innovation in AI and HPC.
SHARON AI, Inc., is a High-Performance Computing company focused on Artificial Intelligence and Cloud GPU Compute Infrastructure. SHARON AI has a hybrid operational model that sees it deploy in co-location data centers as well as developing data center projects. With the expected addition of NVIDIA H200’s to the company’s GPU fleet in 2025, SHARON AI expects to be able to offer a wide range of AI/HPC GPUs as a Service (GPUaaS), including NVIDIA H200, H100, L40S, A40, RTX3090 and AMD MI300X.
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