BT Gateway AI data center (Giga Energy, near Royse City)
Also called: Project Royse
Houston-based Giga Energy plans a $384 million AI data center on about 30 acres just outside Royse City. It says it will use existing power from the local electric co-op. Hunt County cannot zone the land.
Where things stand: State filing made June 2026; Giga Energy later took it over. Building start not confirmed.
🕒 Latest update (June 2026): BT Gateway Data Center LLC filed state plans for a $384 million, 100,000 sq ft AI data center.
What we know
- 📍 WhereUnincorporated Hunt County, just outside Royse City, Unincorporated Hunt County, Hunt County
- 🏢 CompanyGiga Energy (took over from BT Gateway Data Center LLC, linked to Belltown Power)
- 🌳 Size30 acres
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromWould use existing Farmers Electric Cooperative power rather than new high-voltage lines (company says).
- 💵 Cost$384 million
❓ Still unanswered
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- How much water will it use? 🙋 I'll find out
- How much power (megawatts) will it use? 🙋 I'll find out
- Has construction started? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- June 2026BT Gateway Data Center LLC filed state plans for a $384 million, 100,000 sq ft AI data center.
Local votes and rules
📌 Other
Hunt County commissioners passed a resolution backing a proposed state bill. It would make developers of data centers and other big projects file a sworn public statement with the county at least 30 days before locking in power, water or construction. The statement would list the real owner, power and water needs, cooling type, on-site power and plans for shutting down.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Giga Energy: BT Gateway DC · Baxtel
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