Vantage Launches $25B 1.4GW Frontier AI Data Center Texas

Vantage Data Centers announced its largest investment to date, a $25 billion, 1.4GW hyperscale data center campus called Frontier in Shackelford County, Texas, designed to support AI workloads. Spanning 1,200 acres, the campus will include 10 data centers totaling 3.7 million square feet, featuring ultra-high-density racks and advanced liquid cooling systems to meet the demands of next-generation GPUs. The project emphasizes sustainability with a closed-loop chiller system that minimizes water use and aims for LEED certification. Construction has started, with the first building expected to be delivered in the second half of 2026, and the campus is projected to create over 5,000 construction and operational jobs, contributing significantly to the local and state economy. Texas officials, including Governor Greg Abbott, praised the investment as a driver of economic growth and a reinforcement of Texas's status as a leading technology hub. The development aligns with broader trends in expanding digital infrastructure to meet AI demands, while some experts warn of challenges related to energy consumption and grid impact from similar projects elsewhere.