Situated within the Astra Wind Farm in Randall County, Texas, USA, the Alborz Data Center stands as a 40 MW facility dedicated to Bitcoin mining operations.
Canaan Inc. is a vertically integrated crypto mining company. Founded in 2013, Canaan is best known as a manufacturer of Avalon-branded bitcoin mining hardware (ASICs) and has expanded into operating its own bitcoin mining data centers. In February 2026, Canaan acquired Cipher's 49% stake in the Alborz, Bear, and Chief joint-venture mining sites in West Texas, along with select bitcoin mining equipment from Cipher's Black Pearl facility, in an approximately $40 million all-stock transaction.
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Texas Pacific Land Corporation (TPL) has partnered with Bolt Data & Energy to develop data center campuses across TPL-owned land. As part of the deal, Bolt raised $150 million in capital, including $50m from TPL. In return, TPL will receive equity interest, warrants, and a right of first...
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