Jul 16, 2026 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
A proposed data center project could be coming to Franklin County, Virginia. Local media report that county officials have been in discussions with Crusoe over the potential "Project Flash" development since November. Few details have been disclosed, but the project is reportedly being considered for the county-owned Summit View Business Park and could span 150 acres with a capacity of 50–100MW. Neither Franklin County nor Crusoe commented on the reports.
“Our goal is to pursue economic development opportunities that align with Franklin County's long-term vision and the interests of our community,” the county said. “We are committed to encouraging responsible economic growth that creates employment opportunities, strengthens the local tax base, and supports public services while protecting the quality of life that makes Franklin County a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family.”
It added: “Franklin County is committed to providing information to the public whenever it can be legally shared. If a project advances to a stage requiring public hearings or other public approvals, those processes will occur in accordance with Virginia law, and citizens will have the opportunity to participate.”
Summit View Business Park spans 540 acres along US 220 and includes power and natural gas infrastructure. Franklin County began acquiring land for the site in 2016. Crusoe, founded in 2018 as a crypto mining company, has shifted toward AI data centers and cloud services. The company is developing projects in Wyoming, Missouri, Texas, and Canada, and recently said it has 4.9GW of contracted AI infrastructure with a development pipeline exceeding 40GW.
