PowerPlay AI and Sharon AI form joint venture to develop 400MW gas-powered data center in Abilene, Texas

Type: Partnership · Technology: Gas · Country: United States · Capacity: 400 MW · Announced: 2026-07-30

PowerPlay AI and Sharon AI announced a joint venture to develop a 400 MW natural‑gas‑powered data center near Abilene, Texas. The partners have completed site feasibility, infrastructure assessments, and land acquisition and are now securing natural‑gas service agreements and selecting an independent power producer. The project targets delivery of the full 400 MW capacity by 2028, positioning the facility to meet accelerating AI compute demand. The collaboration leverages PowerPlay's power‑first strategy and Sharon AI's AI‑focused data‑center expertise to accelerate build‑out in a region where pipeline and policy conditions are favorable. No financial terms were disclosed, and the announcement was made on 30 July 2026.

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