A new data center project near Cheyenne, Wyoming, between Tallgrass and Crusoe, aims to address the growing energy needs of artificial intelligence (AI). It will utilize local natural resources while significantly increasing electricity consumption in the state.
• The data center’s first phase is expected to use 15.8 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity annually, over five times Wyoming’s total residential usage.
• When expanded to 10 gigawatts (GW), annual consumption could reach 87.6 TWh, which is double the state's current electricity generation of about 43 TWh.
• This facility marks a major change for Wyoming, a state that traditionally produces more energy than it consumes, with many facilities exporting electricity.
• The center will rely on on-site generation from natural gas and renewable sources to meet energy needs without overwhelming the grid.
• Governor Mark Gordon and Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins support the project, seeing it as beneficial for local natural gas producers.
• Speculations link the data center to OpenAI’s Stargate project, although nothing is confirmed.
• National forecasts predict increasing electricity demands from data centers mainly due to AI, raising concerns about higher utility costs for consumers.
Wyoming's new AI data center represents a significant shift towards energy-intensive technology, potentially transforming the state into a center for digital innovation while also posing challenges for local energy consumption and costs.
https://basedunderground.substack.com/p/new-ai-data-center-in-wyoming-will
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