Jacobs Awarded EPCM Contract for 1 GW Data Center by Hut 8
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 12 2026
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Jacobs (J) has been awarded a sole-source engineering, procurement and construction management, or EPCM, contract by Hut 8 (HUT), an energy infrastructure platform, to deliver a second U.S. AI data center campus. The award represents a follow-on scope to Jacobs' EPCM role at Hut 8's River Bend campus in Louisiana. Beacon Point is Hut 8's second AI data center campus commercialized under its power-first greenfield development model. Located in Nueces County, Texas, the multi-phase campus is designed to support 1 GW of total capacity. Jacobs is advancing design, integrated procurement and construction management to support phased delivery, with initial energization and commissioning targeted for 2027.
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Current: 114.040
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157.40
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180.00
Current: 114.040
Low
137.00
Averages
157.40
High
180.00
About J
Jacobs Solutions Inc. provides end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities and places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. The Company’s segments include Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities (I&AF) and PA Consulting. The I&AF segment provides end-to-end solutions for its client’s complex challenges related to climate change, energy transition, connected mobility, buildings and infrastructure, integrated water management and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. It uses data science and technology-enabled expertise to deliver outcomes for its clients and communities. Its clients include national, state and local governments in Europe, the Middle East, and others. The PA Consulting segment has a diverse mix of private and public sector clients. Private sector clients include global household names like Unilever, Microsoft, and Pret A Manger, and start-ups like PulPac, which converts plant fibers into sustainable packaging to reduce single-use plastic.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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