Google to Invest $17 Billion in Wyoming Data Center with Fuel Cells and Carbon Capture
MEP · Low-carbon materials · AEC industry
Google announced a $17 billion investment to build a data center in Wyoming, featuring 702MW of natural gas fuel cells paired with carbon capture and storage (CCS) and air-cooling systems to reduce grid and water impacts.
Google announced a $17 billion investment to build its first data center in Laramie County, Wyoming. Addressing AI power demands and community impacts, the project shifts from traditional grid reliance by partnering with Tallgrass Energy, Black Hills Energy, American Electric Power (AEP), and Related Digital to build energy infrastructure, including 702MW of Bloom Energy natural gas fuel cells paired with underground carbon capture and storage (CCS). Google stated it will absorb power and infrastructure costs to avoid burdening local residents.
Key takeaways
- The project plans 702MW of natural gas fuel cells supplied by Bloom Energy, paired with Tallgrass underground carbon capture and storage facilities.
- The data center will deploy an air-cooling system to reduce water consumption, while evaluating CCS retrofits on combined-cycle gas turbines.
- A partner disclosed total planned power resources of 2.7GW including reserves, with power operations expected to begin generating revenue in 2027.
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