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Purchased for 50 million reimbursement once project generates $60 million in revenue. Project would create 300 high-paying jobs and nearly 2,000 construction jobs at peak.
| Investment | $20.0B |
| Power Capacity | 1.8 GW |
| Location | Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Status | Planned |
project overview
Purchased for 50 million reimbursement once project generates $60 million in revenue. Project would create 300 high-paying jobs and nearly 2,000 construction jobs at peak.
location and scale
| Location | Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Region | Greater Phoenix |
| Status | Planned |
| Total Investment | $20.0B |
| Power Capacity | 1.8 GW |
| Total Area | 20.0M sq ft |
key stakeholders
| Sponsors | Tract |
| Operators |
investment breakdown
The $20.0 billion investment is distributed across multiple components:
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
| IT Equipment (GPUs, servers, networking) | $13.0B | 65% |
| Building and Construction | $4.0B | 20% |
| Power Infrastructure | $2.0B | 10% |
| Other (cooling, security, land) | $1.0B | 5% |
equipment refresh cycles
IT equipment typically requires replacement every 3-5 years, meaning:
- Initial deployment: $13.0B
- 3-year refresh: Additional $10.4B estimated
- Total over 10 years: $32.5B in equipment
infrastructure requirements
power capacity
The facility requires 1.8 GW of power capacity:
| Total Power Capacity | 1.8 GW |
| Equivalent Homes Powered | 1,500,000 |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 15,768 GWh/year |
facility specifications
| Total Area | 20.0M sq ft |
| Raised Floor Space | 14.0M sq ft (estimated) |
| Power Density | 128 W/sq ft |
construction timeline
| Announced | 2024-08-28 |
| Construction Start | None |
| Expected Completion | None |
economic impact analysis
job creation
| Peak Construction Jobs | 40,000 |
| Permanent Operations Jobs | 360 |
| Average Salary (estimated) | 120,000 |
economic multiplier effects
The project’s total economic impact extends beyond direct investment:
| Direct Investment | $20.0B |
| Total Economic Impact (2.5x multiplier) | $50.0B |
| Estimated Annual Tax Revenue | $100M |
| 30-Year Tax Revenue | $3.0B |
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 Tract 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
Tract
The sponsoring organizations bring complementary capabilities:
- Tract: Strategic partner and stakeholder
operators and tenants
sources and references
- Tract Closes Acquisition of 2,069 acres in Buckeye, Arizona - Tract - https://www.tract.com/news/tract-closes-acquisition-of-2069-acres-in-buckeye-arizona/
- Tract announces 1.8GW data center park in Phoenix, Arizona - Data Center Dynamics - https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/tract-announces-18gw-data-center-park-in-phoenix-arizona/
- 2,069-acre parcel will become a $20 billion data center park in Buckeye - AZ Big Media - https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/2069-acre-parcel-will-become-a20-billion-data-center-park-in-buckeye/
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analysis current as of October 2025