Mon, Apr 27, 2026
Core Scientific plans Pecos campus expansion to 1.5 GW gross power
Key points
- Multi-tiered plan to scale the Pecos, Texas campus to approximately 1.5 GW of gross power, or approximately 1.0 GW of leasable power
- 300 MW of gross capacity at Pecos currently used for bitcoin mining, with conversion to AI infrastructure underway
- First data hall reached a construction milestone; initial capacity still expected in early 2027
- Incremental 300 MW of gross power secured under contract with the utility provider, plus a planned behind-the-meter solution for additional capacity
- More than 200 acres of land secured to support the expansion
Site update
| Site | Status | Active | In build | Theoretical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PecosPecos, TX Plan to scale Pecos campus to ~1.5GW gross / ~1.0GW leasable; 300MW currently used for bitcoin mining; incremental 300MW secured under utility contract; behind-the-meter solution planned; 200+ acres secured; first data hall construction milestone, initial capacity expected early 2027 | Active figure was bitcoin-mining facility power — moved to the site's bitcoin-mining field (admin backfill). | ActiveUnder construction | — | — | 1,500 MWgross |