Core Scientific to upgrade Texas data center

Core Scientific plans to refurbish its data center in Denton, Texas, turning it from a crypto facility into an AI site, spending as much as $6.1 billion on the new campus, the Denton City Council said, with a planned launch in 2027.  As part of the deal, the City of Denton will lease 78.85 acres near the Denton Energy Center gas plant to Core Scientific for private use.

“Denton’s trajectory is highly promising, and our expanding infrastructure makes the city an ideal hub for corporate investments,” City Manager Sara Hensley said. “As we grow, Denton is committed to responsible development that enhances our livability and provides an opportunity for our educational institutions to serve as a workforce pipeline. This site will serve as a model for high-performing computing innovation.”

"Denton has been home to one of our most advanced data centers, and now we expect it will host one of the largest GPU supercomputers in North America, powering artificial intelligence," said Adam Sullivan, Core Scientific CEO.

"We have had a great experience operating in Denton and are grateful for the strong support we've received from the city staff and community members. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the City of Denton as we expand our infrastructure to support high-performance computing.”