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Recent Texas data center news

• Sep 2, 2026

  One Nuclear Signs Deal for 2.88-GW Gas-Fired Plant, Large BESS for Louisiana Data Center Campus

  ONE Nuclear Energy has announced a binding letter of intent that would provide site control for development of Project Cayman, a 2.88-GW gas-fired power plant and 700-MW/2.88 GWh battery energy storage system alongside a data center complex in Louisiana.

  • The LOI was signed with a prominent Louisiana landowner group; the company said the strategy aligns with Entergy’s regional transmission buildout and that it will hold public information meetings with local parishes and agencies through year-end.
  • Project Cayman is near RiverPlex MegaPark in Ascension Parish, northeast of SpaceX’s announced $100-billion Starbase Louisiana project; ONE Nuclear said details of the data center development were not disclosed and that it has projects in Washington state, Texas, and New Mexico. The article also notes ONE Nuclear’s recently approved business combination with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII, expected to close by year-end.
• Sep 2, 2026

  TIDAL PWR, BTQ Develop Blueprint for Quantum-Ready Data Centers

  TIDAL PWR and BTQ Technologies have announced a pre-customer, pre-deployment collaboration to develop a planning blueprint for quantum-ready data center architecture.

  • The initial 90-day workstream will produce a written report with a preliminary reference architecture, recommended priorities, and a roadmap for next steps for developers, facilities and power engineers, security teams, and procurement teams.
  • The scope covers quantum data center design principles, trusted supply chain and vendor/device procurement standards, post-quantum cryptographic security, and integration with AI, HPC, and enterprise environments; TIDAL PWR says its Texas pipeline includes seven sites totaling 9.87 GW with 4.8 GW grid capacity and 5.07 GW behind-the-meter generation.
  • The collaboration was unveiled on July 20 and remains pre-customer and pre-deployment, with no named customers, LOIs, or pilot deployments announced; any public update depends on the parties’ discretion.
• Sep 2, 2026

  Could Fiber Be the Next Big Bottleneck in Data Center Growth?

  This article is commentary and analysis about fiber connectivity as a data center infrastructure constraint, not a first-time announcement by a specific company.

  • It argues that enterprise-grade fiber is becoming as important as power and water for data center growth, citing Zayo’s 2025 Bandwidth Report and noting data center bandwidth purchased grew about 330% in the early 2020s.
  • It suggests operators prioritize fiber availability, map competitive demand, and use incentives with carriers; it also mentions AWS SiteLink and Azure ExpressRoute Global Reach as alternative connectivity options.
• Sep 2, 2026

  City of slop

  Nature has published a science fiction story about two characters searching for a data centre in an AI-controlled city. This is a fictional narrative, not a real-world announcement.

  • Kyle and Emma attempt to reach the data centre, but discover the city has moved and their map no longer matches the environment.
  • The story describes AI-controlled cities, a pristine empty plaza, and Kyle preparing explosive to get past a wall near the data centre route.
• Sep 1, 2026

  Mississippi Wealth          

  This article is an analysis and commentary piece about Mississippi’s wealth geography and investment patterns; it does not announce a new first-time corporate deal, but references ongoing regional investment trends.

  • Central Mississippi is said to be drawing billions into data centers and energy, while North Mississippi is building on advanced manufacturing, technology and logistics, and the Gulf Coast is growing in shipbuilding, defense, aerospace and maritime technology.
  • The piece highlights that Mississippi’s reported millionaire density may understate wealth held in farmland, timberland, mineral and royalty interests, and privately held family businesses; it also cites Oxford/Lafayette County as a growing magnet for affluent families and notes Tunica County now has five operating casinos after recent closures.
• Sep 1, 2026

  Ansaldo Returns to U.S. Gas Turbine Market as Equipment Crunch Widens Supplier Field

  Ansaldo Energia has announced an order to supply Pacifico Energy with eight AE64.3A gas turbines and associated generators for a Texas data center power project.

  • First equipment deliveries are scheduled for 2027; the eight units represent about 624 MW of nominal generating capacity based on the 78-MW simple-cycle rating.
  • The article says the project supports major data center infrastructure and places Ansaldo back in the U.S. generation market after more than 30 years; Pacifico Energy has separately identified Texas projects including GW Ranch and Fort Spunky.
• Sep 1, 2026

  POWER Digest [September 2026]

  This article is a news-brief roundup summarizing multiple first-time announcements from different entities, mainly on data centers, power infrastructure, nuclear, renewables, and offshore wind.

  • Australia: The AEMC urged ministers on Aug. 5 to require large data centers in the National Electricity Market to bring their own clean, firmed energy, operate flexibly, and pay full network connection costs; the framework would require REGO certificates, backing by new firm capacity, market registration, and flexible connection agreements.
  • Other announcements: McDermott announced cooperation with ULC-Energy and an MOU with Doosan Enerbility on Aug. 4; Baker Hughes/Dynamis announced an order for 76 NovaLT 16 turbines totaling about 1.3 GW; Origis Energy started operations on new phases of Rockhound Solar bringing capacity to nearly 1 GWdc; OWC/KLEM/OEG signed an offshore wind O&M MoU; and TotalEnergies inaugurated the Hydra hybrid project with 216 MW solar and a 500-MWh BESS under a 20-year PPA with Eskom.
• Sep 1, 2026

  Coal Got an Order. Nuclear Got a Meeting

  Henri Francois argues that U.S. energy planning is being distorted by exaggerated data center load forecasts, while coal plants are being kept online through emergency orders and nuclear projects face long approval delays.

  • The commentary says the Department of Energy has issued more than 40 Section 202(c) emergency orders since May 2025, helping keep at least 4.4 GW of coal-fired generation from retirement; it also cites ERCOT’s 438 GW large-load queue, nearly 90% from data centers.
  • It highlights Centralia in Washington state as a 730 MW coal plant on its third consecutive 90-day order, and says TransAlta has asked FERC for $19.9 million to cover the first order; the piece also notes TVA’s 300 MW Clinch River SMR application and the NRC review timeline.
• Sep 1, 2026

  Make Every Data Center a Power Hub

  David J. Pfeffer argues that U.S. data centers should be treated as integrated power infrastructure rather than simple electricity loads.

  • He says hyperscale campuses should add generation, storage, flexibility, and resilience, and that expedited approvals should require new supply, payment of infrastructure costs, and enforceable grid support during emergencies.
  • The commentary cites recent policy and regulatory actions, including a 2025 executive order on AI data center permitting, the 2026 Ratepayer Protection Pledge, the DOE/FERC large-load review in Docket No. RM26-4-000, and FERC’s separate June 2026 proceedings for the six RTOs/ISOs.
  • It also references state responses in Texas, New York, and Wisconsin, plus broader industry estimates such as nearly $3 trillion in U.S. AI infrastructure investment through 2030.
• Sep 1, 2026

  US utility-scale battery energy storage capacity almost doubled during first 18 months of Trump’s second term

  The Solar Energy Industries Association and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence have published the Q3 2026 US Energy Storage Market Outlook, reporting record US battery storage deployments in Q2 2026.

  • The report says 6.7GW/20.2GWh of new battery energy storage systems came online between March and end-June 2026, with 17.9GWh in utility-scale projects and 56% of utility-scale capacity standalone.
  • It also says Arizona, Texas and Utah accounted for much of the quarter’s growth, while the C&I segment benefited from the expansion of data centres and onsite power needs; SEIA and Benchmark also raised their 2030 forecast to 683GWh.
  • The article references earlier announcements and policy developments, including Illinois’ 3GW by 2030 target, Virginia’s expanded 20GW-plus target, Nebraska’s framework for first BESS developments, and FERC show cause orders on large-load grid connections.