San Marcos, TX · Hays County · 29.880°N 97.940°W
CloudBurst San Marcos GigaCenter
CloudBurst Data Centers
Key facts
- Location
- San Marcos, TX, Hays County
- Capacity
- 1,200 MW planned
- Powered by
- On-site natural gas (Energy Transfer Oasis Pipeline, up to 1.2 GW behind-the-meter)
- Announced
- 2025-11
- Last updated
Civic impact
Economics
- Investment
- $14.5B
- Land
- 706 acres
- Jobs
- 480 permanent
Energy & water
- Energy source
- On-site gas
- Water use
- 0.024 MGD
10-year gas supply agreement with Energy Transfer Oasis Pipeline (up to 450,000 MMBtu/day, sufficient for approximately 1.2 GW per Energy Transfer). Developer reversed original pledge to use only renewables after signing gas contract. Three 400 MW phases planned.
24,000 gallons/day direct facility water use disclosed to county commissioners.
Public subsidies
- Chapter 312 property-tax abatement, 10-year term (estimated ~$500M value)Guadalupe County, TX · 2026
Community sentiment
Guadalupe County Commissioners approved 10-year tiered property tax abatement 3-2 on April 22, 2026. Concerns raised about reversal of renewables commitment.
CloudBurst breaks ground on gigawatt-scale data center campus in TexasStatus history
- Proposed
CloudBurst announces GigaCenter concept for Central Texas between Austin and San Antonio.
CloudBurst breaks ground on gigawatt-scale data center campus in Texas - Under construction
Groundbreaking November 5, 2025 following development approvals and incentive agreements. First 50 MW phase targeted Q4 2026.
CloudBurst and Evolve break ground on 1.2 GW flagship AI campus in Central Texas
Location
Sources & data provenance
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Last updated:
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