Vantage Data Centers Unveils $25B Texas Mega-campus for AI Demand

Vantage Data Centers is investing $25B in a 1.4GW data center campus in Texas, "Frontier," to meet AI demand. The campus will employ over 5,000 individuals and feature 10 data centers with liquid cooling for next-gen GPU loads. Construction has begun, with the first building scheduled for delivery in 2026. The campus aims to be "sustainable by design" with a closed-loop chiller system and LEED certification.

Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data centers, has announced a significant investment of over $25 billion for a mega-scale data center campus in Shackelford County, Texas. Dubbed "Frontier," this 1.4 gigawatt (GW) campus is designed to meet the unprecedented demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The project, which includes 10 data centers totaling 3.7 million square feet, is set to employ over 5,000 individuals across construction and ongoing operations [1].

The Frontier campus will be equipped with advanced liquid cooling systems to support ultra-high-density GPU workloads, a critical requirement for next-generation AI deployments. The state-of-the-art campus, which spans 1,200 acres, is the largest in Vantage's global portfolio. Construction has already begun, with the first building scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2026 [1].

Vantage's commitment to sustainability is evident in the design of the Frontier campus. The campus will utilize a highly efficient closed-loop chiller system, which requires minimal water for cooling, saving billions of gallons of water annually. Additionally, the project is pursuing LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification [1].

The investment in Texas is part of a broader strategy to establish the state as a critical and strategic market for AI providers. Texas Governor Greg Abbott highlighted the economic benefits the project will bring to the region, including the creation of thousands of good-paying jobs and significant revenue for local and state economies [1].

DigitalBridge Group, Inc., a leading global alternative asset manager, is backing this project through its portfolio company, Vantage Data Centers. The investment underscores DigitalBridge's commitment to scaling digital infrastructure to meet accelerating AI demand [2].

The construction of the Frontier campus is expected to have a substantial impact on the local community. Vantage has pledged to make financial contributions to local charities, provide college scholarships for Shackelford County students, and hire locally while offering numerous training opportunities [1].

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[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250819333311/en/Vantage-Data-Centers-Unveils-Plans-for-Frontier-a-%2425B-Mega-campus-in-Texas-to-Meet-Unprecedented-AI-Demand
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/DBRG/digital-bridge-backed-portfolio-company-vantage-data-centers-pjcr8lcq66tl.html