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Oracle to back massive 1.4-gigawatt gas-powered data center in US

Oracle to back massive 1.4-gigawatt gas-powered data center in US
Source: interestingengineering
Author: @IntEngineering
Published: 8/21/2025

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Oracle is investing heavily in AI-focused cloud computing with the development of a massive 1.4-gigawatt data center campus in Shackelford County, Texas. The site, called Frontier and developed by Vantage Data Centers, will span 1,200 acres and include 10 data centers totaling 3.7 million square feet. Designed to support ultra-high-density racks and liquid cooling for next-generation GPU workloads, the campus aims to meet the growing demand for AI computing power. Construction is underway, with the first building expected to be operational in the second half of 2026. Oracle plans to operate the facility primarily using gas-powered generators rather than waiting for utility grid connections, reflecting the urgency to bring these data centers online despite the environmental concerns associated with gas turbine emissions. Oracle has transformed from a traditional database software company into a major cloud services provider focused on AI computing, securing significant deals such as hosting TikTok’s U.S. traffic and powering Elon Musk’s xAI. The company

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