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PowerPlay AI, Sharon AI plan 400MW behind-the-meter gas-powered data center in Abilene, Texas
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The facility will be powered by gas and have a capacity of 400MW.
A new data center is planned for Abilene , Texas. The facility will be powered by gas and have a capacity of 400MW. It is described as behind-the-meter, indicating it will be self-sufficient in terms of power supply.
The project is a joint effort between PowerPlay AI and Sharon AI. Further details about the data center, including its exact location and timeline, are not available in this brief summary. For more information about the planned data center, readers can refer to the original report from Data Center Dynamics.
This source may provide additional details about the project and its implications for the local area.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Data Center Dynamics Reading time: 1 min
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