New Era Energy Partners with Primary Digital to Develop Texas Data Centers Exceeding 1GW
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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Source: Businesswire
- Strategic Partnership: New Era Energy has partnered with Primary Digital Infrastructure to co-develop the Texas Critical Data Centers project, which is expected to support over 1GW of hyperscale computing needs, marking a significant advancement in the company's digital infrastructure initiatives.
- Project Scale: Located in Ector County, the data center is specifically engineered for next-generation hyperscale computing, integrating both grid and behind-the-meter power generation solutions, with substantial future expansion potential aimed at attracting high-quality investors.
- Capital Operations: As the lead capital partner, Primary Digital will leverage its deep relationships with leading global cloud and AI companies to secure a hyperscaler anchor tenant for the project's initial phase, enhancing the project's market competitiveness.
- Industry Impact: This collaboration not only showcases New Era Energy's leadership in the digital infrastructure sector but also positions Texas as a critical hub for hyperscale and AI infrastructure, aligning with the strategic demands of the future digital economy.
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New Era Energy & Digital, Inc., formerly New Era Helium, Inc., is a platform delivering integrated solutions across energy, power, and digital infrastructure. The Company controls over 137,000 acres in Southeastern New Mexico with helium and natural gas reserves. Through its joint venture, Texas Critical Data Centers (TCDC, www.texascriticaldatacenters.com), it is advancing a scalable, up to one gigawatt (GW) artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) campus to meet demand for compute capacity and energy-efficient infrastructure. It delivers turnkey solutions that enable hyperscale, enterprise, and edge operators to accelerate data center deployment. TCDC’s flagship project is a 250-megawatt data center campus in Ector County, Texas, purpose-built to meet demand for AI and cloud GPU workloads. The site features advanced natural gas power generation, liquid cooling systems, and the potential for carbon capture integration, delivering scalable compute capacity.
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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.





