Proposed
Google Project Roman data center (near Hereford)
Also called: Roman Project, IP Roman III Gas
Google and Intersect plan a large data center on 3,700 acres northwest of Hereford, with its own gas power plant and wind and solar farms. Farmers worry about water. The developers say they will use the Santa Rosa Aquifer, not the Ogallala.
Where things stand: Early stage. Land is bought, a gas plant air permit was requested, and tax breaks were being discussed in July 2026.
🕒 Latest update (Aug 27, 2026): Reporting said the project has four phases, with 3,700 acres for the first phase and more land for solar and wind.
What we know
- 📍 WhereAbout 13 to 20 miles northwest of Hereford, Unincorporated Deaf Smith County, Deaf Smith County
- 🏢 CompanyIntersect (with Google)
- 🏛️ Owned byGoogle (Alphabet)
- 👤 Built forGoogle
- 🌳 Size3,700 acres
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromIts own gas power plant, plus planned wind and solar farms
- 💧 WaterSanta Rosa Aquifer (not the Ogallala), per developers at a public meeting
- 💸 Tax breaksA tax break was proposed. The Deaf Smith County Hospital District board was set to consider it on July 23, 2026.
- 👷 Jobs promised90
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- How many megawatts will the data center use? 🙋 I'll find out
- How much water will it pump from the Santa Rosa Aquifer each day? 🙋 I'll find out
- Did the county and hospital district approve tax breaks, and on what terms? 🙋 I'll find out
- Will there be a contested hearing on the gas plant air permit? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- July 15, 2026Developers held a public information meeting in Hereford. They said about 2,500 construction jobs and 90 permanent jobs.
- July 24, 2026Public comment deadline at TCEQ for the gas plant air permit (permit 184403).
- Aug 27, 2026Reporting said the project has four phases, with 3,700 acres for the first phase and more land for solar and wind.
🛰️ See it from above
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We only know the town, so this shows the town center, not the exact site. Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- Community members seek answers at Hereford meeting on proposed Google data center · NewsChannel 10 (KFDA) · July 15, 2026
- After years of hardship, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: data centers · Texas Tribune · Aug 27, 2026
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