Being built
Core Scientific Pecos AI data center expansion
Also called: Cottonwood
Core Scientific runs a 300-megawatt bitcoin mine near Pecos and is turning it into a much bigger AI data center campus. It plans to reach 1.5 gigawatts, partly with its own power plant.
Where things stand: A 300-megawatt bitcoin mine is being turned into an AI data center campus. First new data hall footings were done by April 2026; first AI space due early 2027.
🕒 Latest update (April 27, 2026): Core Scientific said it will grow its Pecos campus to 1.5 gigawatts for AI, with first space in early 2027.
What we know
- 📍 WhereCore Scientific's existing campus outside the city of Pecos, Unincorporated Reeves County, Reeves County
- 🏢 CompanyCore Scientific, Inc.
- 👤 Built forunknown (site offered for lease)
- 🌳 Size200 acres
- ⚡ Power it needs1,500 megawatts (about as much as 1,200,000 homes)
- 🔌 Where the power comes from300 megawatts more from the utility, plus power made on site
❓ Still unanswered
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- What kind of on-site power plant will be built, and does it need an air permit? 🙋 I'll find out
- Who will lease the AI space? 🙋 I'll find out
- How much water will the expanded campus use? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- April 27, 2026Core Scientific said it will grow its Pecos campus to 1.5 gigawatts for AI, with first space in early 2027.
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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
- Core Scientific plans expansion to 1.5 gigawatts of gross power at Pecos, Texas campus · Core Scientific · April 27, 2026
- Core Scientific expands its Pecos campus for AI data centers · W.Media · April 2026
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