QTS is to develop data centers on a campus in Texas owned by Lancium.

The companies this week announced plans to invest $10 billion developing data centers at Lancium’s Clean Campus near Turkey in Hall County, Texas.

QTS aims to build up to 11 data center buildings across approximately 465 acres. Lancium says the site is anchored by a 1GW grid connection.

“We are excited about the potential to expand into the special communities of Turkey and Hall County,” said Tag Greason and David Robey, co-CEOs of QTS. “Our goal is to be a responsible neighbor, one that listens, invests in local priorities and supports sustainable growth for families and businesses across the community. We’re committed to being a lasting part of Hall County for decades to come.”

Lancium and QTS will fund 100 percent of the energy infrastructure improvements necessary to support the campus. Lancium will reportedly be bringing its own power to the campus, including on-site solar and battery storage.

QTS said its data centers on the campus will use close-loop cooling systems to reduce water use. Any water used will not be drawn from Turkey’s municipal water system.

“Lancium develops energy and civil infrastructure at its campuses for sustainable power that supports grid stability and reliability,” said Michael McNamara, founder and CEO, Lancium. “In partnership with QTS, Hall County and the City of Turkey, we are bringing this investment to Hall County in a way that benefits the grid and provides long-term economic and societal benefit to the community. We’re proud to partner with QTS on this project.”

Founded in 2003, QTS was acquired by Blackstone for $10 billion in 2010. The company has dozens of data centers in operation and development worldwide, including in the US, UK, the Netherlands, Italy, Finland, and Spain.

In Texas, QTS has data centers in Fort Worth, Irving, Wilmer, and San Antonio, and is considering a site outside Big Spring in Howard County.

Launched in 2017 as a cryptomining firm, Lancium aimed to colocate data centers at renewable sites, such as wind farms, and use excess capacity to power crypto and HPC hardware. The company later moved into developing large sites it calls Clean Campuses, leaving others to develop data centers on its land.

Lancium secured tax abatements for the campus from Hall County last year. The company’s Clean Campus in Abilene is hosting OpenAI via Crusoe, and the firm is also developing a large site in Childress.

Turkey is a city in Hall County, located some 100 miles (161km) southeast of Amarillo and 100 miles northeast of Lubbock.

“Hall County has always been built on hardworking people and strong communities,” said Hall County Judge Ray Powell. “This project gives us an opportunity to grow our local economy, support small businesses and invest in the future of our county. We appreciate Lancium for working alongside county leadership and engaging with our community, and we’re excited about what’s ahead as we continue working with Lancium and welcome QTS as this project moves forward.”