Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Cheyenne to Host Massive AI Data Center with Huge Electricity Demand
Imagine a giant computer that needs a lot of power, much more than all the houses in Wyoming combined.
A new one of these is being built near Cheyenne!
It's like a super-powered computer that will help with things like AI.
It will be powered by its own sources, including gas and renewable energy.
Companies are choosing Wyoming because it's cold, good for computers, and has cheap power.
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, is also building similar centers, but it's not confirmed if this is one of theirs.
A new AI data center is planned near Cheyenne, Wyoming, potentially using vast amounts of electricity.
The center's initial energy consumption will exceed the total electricity usage of all Wyoming homes.
The project is a joint venture between Tallgrass and Crusoe, with scalability up to 10 gigawatts of power.
The data center would have dedicated energy sources from gas and renewables.
OpenAI, developer of ChatGPT, is also expanding data centers, but it's unclear if this is one of their projects.
- Who
- A joint effort between Tallgrass and Crusoe.
- What
- An AI data center is being built near Cheyenne, Wyoming.
- When
- Construction could begin soon, according to city officials.
- Where
- Near Cheyenne, Wyoming, off U.S. 85 near the Colorado state line.
- Why
- To leverage Wyoming's cool climate, abundant inexpensive electricity, and energy production capabilities for AI computing.
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Benefits
Energy Usage
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Environmental Impact
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- Location
- Near Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Initial Electricity Usage
- 1.8 gigawatts
- Scalability
- Up to 10 gigawatts
- Developers
- Tallgrass and Crusoe
- Energy Source
- Dedicated from gas generation and renewables
- OpenAI Involvement
- Possibly involved, but not confirmed