QTS Data Centers and Lancium announced plans to develop a new hyperscale data center campus in Hall County, Texas, representing more than $10 billion in expected capital investment. The project will be located on Lancium’s Clean Campus near Turkey, Texas, where QTS will design, build, and operate the data center facilities while Lancium develops the supporting energy and civil infrastructure.
The project is expected to create up to 7,000 construction jobs at peak and approximately 350 permanent positions, including QTS employees, maintenance, security, and tenant jobs. The companies said the development will generate new tax revenue for Hall County, support workforce development through local schools and training programs, and provide funding for community priorities including water infrastructure, education, and emergency services. QTS said it plans to maintain ongoing community engagement through public meetings and local outreach.
Lancium will develop and own the site’s electrical and civil infrastructure, including bringing power to the campus through a combination of battery energy storage and solar resources. The companies said they will fund 100% of the energy infrastructure improvements required for the campus. QTS also said the data center will employ a closed-loop cooling system that does not consume water for cooling during normal operations. Water requirements will be supplied from onsite wells or approved external sources rather than the City of Turkey’s municipal water system.
| QTS & Lancium Partnership | |
| QTS HQ | Overland Park, Kansas, USA |
| Lancium HQ | The Woodlands, Texas, USA |
| QTS Leadership | Co-CEOs: Tag Greason and David Robey |
| Lancium Leadership | Founder & CEO: Michael McNamara |
| Project Value | More than $10 billion |
| Campus Location | Hall County (Turkey), Texas |
| Energy Model | Dedicated electrical infrastructure with battery storage and solar resources |
| Cooling | Closed-loop cooling with no operational water consumption for cooling |
| Employment | Up to 7,000 construction jobs; ~350 permanent jobs |
| Primary Focus | Gigawatt-scale AI and hyperscale data center infrastructure |
| Key Differentiator | Integrated power infrastructure designed to support grid reliability alongside hyperscale computing |
“Our goal is to be a responsible neighbor, one that listens, invests in local priorities and supports sustainable growth for families and businesses across the community,” said Tag Greason and David Robey, Co-CEOs of QTS. “We’re committed to being a lasting part of Hall County for decades to come.”
🌐 Analysis: The announcement highlights the growing trend of locating AI-scale data centers alongside purpose-built energy infrastructure rather than relying solely on existing utility capacity. Partnerships between data center developers and energy infrastructure specialists such as Lancium are becoming increasingly common as hyperscale AI facilities require hundreds of megawatts—and ultimately gigawatts—of power while addressing grid reliability and permitting challenges.
Texas continues to attract large AI infrastructure investments due to its abundant land, competitive electricity market, and expanding renewable energy resources. QTS, which was acquired by Blackstone in 2021, has accelerated development of gigawatt-scale campuses across North America, while Lancium has positioned itself as an energy infrastructure developer focused on integrating behind-the-meter generation, storage, and grid services for next-generation AI campuses.
