Crusoe announced plans to build a new 900 MW AI factory campus in Abilene, Texas, expanding its infrastructure footprint to support large-scale AI workloads for Microsoft. The new development will sit adjacent to Crusoe’s existing facilities, bringing the total projected capacity of its Abilene site to approximately 2.1 GW. Site preparation is already underway, with the first building scheduled for energization in mid-2027.
The project continues Crusoe’s rapid buildout of hyperscale AI infrastructure. The company previously delivered two 100 MW buildings at the site in under a year and is progressing through a second phase that will bring the campus to 1.2 GW by the end of 2026. The new expansion adds two additional high-density buildings and a dedicated on-site power plant, reinforcing Crusoe’s strategy of vertically integrating energy and compute to accelerate deployment timelines.
The campus is designed around an “energy-first” architecture to meet the demands of next-generation AI systems. It incorporates behind-the-meter power generation with a 900 MW on-site plant, supported by a medium-voltage battery energy storage system (BESS) to enhance resilience. Each building will support up to 336 MW of IT load, targeting ultra-high-density GPU clusters, while closed-loop, non-evaporative liquid cooling systems aim to reduce water consumption. The project is also expected to drive regional economic impact, with thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of permanent roles.
- 900 MW new AI campus; total Abilene footprint expands to ~2.1 GW
- Two new buildings, each supporting up to 336 MW of IT load
- Dedicated on-site power plant with integrated BESS for grid resilience
- Closed-loop liquid cooling system designed to minimize water usage
- First building expected online by mid-2027
- Existing campus phases on track to reach 1.2 GW by end of 2026
- Significant local economic contribution through jobs and tax revenue
“By integrating 900 megawatts of new on-site power generation, we will continue building the industrial foundation for American AI – at a velocity the industry has never seen,” said Chase Lochmiller, Co-founder and CEO of Crusoe.
