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hassayampa ranch data center campus
Major land acquisition for mega-scale data center development in Greater Phoenix area. Part of the growing concentration of hyperscale facilities in western Maricopa County.
| Investment | $25.0B |
| Power Capacity | 1.5 GW |
| Location | Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Status | Planned |
project overview
Major land acquisition for mega-scale data center development in Greater Phoenix area. Part of the growing concentration of hyperscale facilities in western Maricopa County.
location and scale
| Location | Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Region | Greater Phoenix |
| Status | Planned |
| Total Investment | $25.0B |
| Power Capacity | 1.5 GW |
| Total Area | N/A |
key stakeholders
| Sponsors | |
| Operators |
investment breakdown
The $25.0 billion investment is distributed across multiple components:
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
| IT Equipment (GPUs, servers, networking) | $16.2B | 65% |
| Building and Construction | $5.0B | 20% |
| Power Infrastructure | $2.5B | 10% |
| Other (cooling, security, land) | $1.2B | 5% |
equipment refresh cycles
IT equipment typically requires replacement every 3-5 years, meaning:
- Initial deployment: $16.2B
- 3-year refresh: Additional $13.0B estimated
- Total over 10 years: $40.6B in equipment
infrastructure requirements
power capacity
The facility requires 1.5 GW of power capacity:
| Total Power Capacity | 1.5 GW |
| Equivalent Homes Powered | 1,250,000 |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 13,140 GWh/year |
construction timeline
| Announced | 2025-05 |
| Construction Start | TBD |
| Expected Completion | TBD |
economic impact analysis
job creation
| Peak Construction Jobs | 50,000 |
| Permanent Operations Jobs | 300 |
| Average Salary (estimated) | $85,000 - $120,000 |
economic multiplier effects
The project’s total economic impact extends beyond direct investment:
| Direct Investment | $25.0B |
| Total Economic Impact (2.5x multiplier) | $62.5B |
| Estimated Annual Tax Revenue | $125M |
| 30-Year Tax Revenue | $3.8B |
regional benefits
The project brings significant benefits to Arizona:
- Supply chain development: Local suppliers for construction materials, equipment, and services
- Infrastructure investment: Improved power grid, roads, and telecommunications
- Technology ecosystem: Attracts related tech companies and talent
- Educational partnerships: Training programs and university collaborations
- Real estate development: Increased commercial and residential development
technical specifications
workload types
| Workload Type | Description |
| HYPERSCALE | Large-scale cloud computing and storage |
| AI-ML | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning training and inference |
ai/ml capabilities
This facility is specifically designed for AI/ML workloads with:
- High-density GPU computing: NVIDIA H100, H200, or GB200 GPUs
- Advanced cooling: Direct-to-chip liquid cooling for high power densities
- High-speed networking: 400G/800G Ethernet or InfiniBious InfiniBand
- Massive storage: Multi-exabyte storage capacity for training data
- Low-latency architecture: Optimized for distributed training workloads
rack density and power
| Rack Power Density | 30-100+ kW per rack (AI-optimized) |
| Cooling Technology | Direct liquid cooling (DLC) / Immersion cooling |
| PUE Target | 1.1 - 1.3 (industry leading) |
strategic importance
competitive positioning
This mega-project represents a strategic investment by to:
- AI Leadership: Establish dominance in AI infrastructure and capabilities
- Compute Capacity: Scale compute resources for next-generation AI models
- Competitive Response: Match or exceed competitor AI infrastructure investments
- Cloud Expansion: Grow public cloud market share and regional presence
- Customer Proximity: Reduce latency for regional enterprise customers
- Service Diversity: Enable new services requiring massive compute resources
national infrastructure significance
As a mega-project (>$10B investment), this facility:
- Represents a major commitment to US technology infrastructure
- Contributes to national AI competitiveness and security
- Demonstrates Arizona’s emergence as a datacenter hub
- Sets new standards for scale and efficiency in datacenter design
regional integration
Arizona datacenter ecosystem
This project integrates into Arizona’s growing datacenter infrastructure:
- Power grid integration: Connection to regional transmission infrastructure
- Fiber connectivity: Access to major internet backbone routes
- Skilled workforce: Leverage regional technical talent and training programs
- Supply chain: Integration with local construction and equipment suppliers
community relations
Large-scale datacenter projects require strong community partnerships:
- Local hiring commitments: Priority hiring for construction and operations roles
- Educational partnerships: STEM programs and technical training initiatives
- Infrastructure improvements: Road, water, and utility infrastructure upgrades
- Tax revenue sharing: Property tax and incentive agreements with local governments
Maricopa County impact
The project specifically impacts Maricopa County through:
- Direct property tax revenue and economic development incentives
- Increased demand for housing, retail, and professional services
- Enhanced infrastructure that benefits broader community
- Recognition as a technology and innovation center
stakeholder analysis
project sponsors
The sponsoring organizations bring complementary capabilities:
operators and tenants
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analysis current as of October 2025