Google acquires Wyoming data center project from Crusoe

Google has purchased an unfinished data center project in southeast Wyoming from AI infrastructure developer Crusoe. The transaction, officially announced on Nov. 6, 2026, marks a change in leadership for the site as Google prepares to take over construction and operations.

While the financial terms of the acquisition remain undisclosed, Google has announced a separate $17 billion investment dedicated to developing the campus. The site was initially designed by Crusoe and its partner, Tallgrass Energy, to reach a power capacity of 10 gigawatts. Google’s current development plans for the location include the construction of a 702-megawatt fuel-cell facility.

Crusoe had previously completed the pre-development phase of the project, which included site selection, obtaining governmental approvals, and establishing a power strategy. According to reports, Google decided to assume control of the project due to concerns regarding the construction timelines and costs under Crusoe’s management.

Chase Lochmiller, co-founder and CEO of Crusoe, stated that the company’s efforts in origination, entitlement, and de-risking prepared the site for construction. He noted that Crusoe continues to focus on activating power for AI infrastructure, with over 6 gigawatts currently contracted and a pipeline exceeding 40 gigawatts.

Tallgrass Energy, which is backed by Blackstone, will continue its involvement in the project alongside Google. Other partners involved in the site's development include Black Hills Energy, American Electric Power, and Related Digital. Despite the sale of the Wyoming site, Crusoe and Google maintain an ongoing partnership for a separate data center project located near Amarillo, Texas.