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Google has acquired an unfinished data centre project in southeastern Wyoming from US-based AI infrastructure developer Crusoe, taking control of the development after concerns emerged over construction costs and delays. The technology company plans to invest $17 billion (approximately ₹1.60 lakh crore) in the data centre campus, although the amount paid to Crusoe for the project has not been disclosed.
Crusoe, a Denver-based company recently valued at $30.9 billion (approximately ₹2.90 lakh crore), confirmed the sale on November 6. The project was originally planned as a large-scale AI infrastructure facility with a potential power capacity of 10 gigawatts.
The acquisition follows earlier difficulties in securing Google as a customer for the site, with the company reportedly raising concerns about the project’s cost and construction schedule under Crusoe’s management.
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Google Takes Control of Troubled Wyoming Data Centre Project
Crusoe initially announced the Wyoming project in partnership with Tallgrass, an infrastructure company backed by Blackstone. The developers planned to expand the facility over time to support growing demand for AI computing infrastructure.
However, the project encountered difficulties as Google reportedly expressed concerns about construction timelines and costs.
Google has now taken over the unfinished development and announced plans to invest $17 billion (approximately ₹1.60 lakh crore) in the data centre campus.
The company has not disclosed the acquisition price.
The transaction illustrates the challenges facing independent data centre developers as they attempt to build large AI facilities while managing equipment shortages, power requirements and rising development costs.
Opposition from local communities has also emerged as an additional challenge for data centre projects.
Despite the Wyoming sale, Crusoe continues to work with Google on another data centre development near Amarillo, Texas.
Crusoe Expands AI Infrastructure Business Despite Wyoming Setback
The Wyoming transaction comes as Crusoe continues to expand its AI infrastructure operations.
Founded eight years ago by Chase Lochmiller and Cully Cavness, Crusoe began as a cryptocurrency mining company using natural gas that would otherwise have been burned off.
The company subsequently moved into AI infrastructure, developing data centres and supplying computing capacity to technology companies.
Its business includes leasing data centre space to customers using their own graphics processing units, renting out GPUs and providing computing power for AI inference.
In September, Crusoe raised $3.9 billion (approximately ₹36,660 crore) in a funding round that valued the company at approximately $30.9 billion (₹2.90 lakh crore).
The funding came despite earlier reports of difficulties involving its Wyoming project.
Crusoe also strengthened its board in September by appointing three new members, including JB Straubel, founder of Redwood Materials and a Tesla board member.
Straubel had previously invested in Crusoe in 2021, and the company later became the first customer of his energy storage business.
Major Technology Companies Continue Investing in Crusoe Projects
Crusoe remains involved in several large AI infrastructure projects for major technology companies.
Its data centre campus in Abilene, Texas, is being developed in phases for Oracle and OpenAI.
The company is also constructing a separate 900-megawatt campus nearby for Microsoft, with the first building expected to become operational in mid-2027.
Meta is another Crusoe customer, while Bloomberg previously reported that trading firm Jane Street signed a five-year cloud computing agreement worth approximately $13 billion (₹1.22 lakh crore) with the company.
The continuing demand for AI computing capacity has encouraged technology companies to invest heavily in data centres capable of supporting advanced AI models.
However, projects of this scale require substantial electricity supplies, specialised equipment and complex construction schedules.
Google’s acquisition of the Wyoming facility places the development directly under its control, while Crusoe continues building infrastructure for other major customers.
The transaction also highlights the pressure on independent developers to deliver increasingly large AI data centres within agreed costs and timelines.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
