A proposed Hut 8 data center development in Calallen, Texas, is drawing renewed scrutiny after newly disclosed figures showed that the Beacon Point plan — which could become one of the largest data centers in Texas — is tied to $19.6 billion in commitments across two leases.
Here’s what to know
In his video on the project, neighborhood reporter Jordan Benavidez (@jordanbenavidestv) described it as “A lease worth more than what many small countries make in a year.”
@jordanbenavidestv A lease worth more than what many small countries make in a year. New info on Hut 8’s massive data center plan for the Coastal Bend. #datacenter#hut8#calallen#ai♬ original sound – Jordan Benavides
Newly revealed lease details highlight the scale of Hut 8’s Beacon Point proposal in Calallen, which could rank among the largest data centers in Texas…