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Investing in Wyoming’s infrastructure, energy and workforce

We’re building our first data center in Wyoming, representing a $17 billion investment in the Cowboy State.

Investing in Wyoming’s infrastructure, energy and workforce

Google is investing $17 billion in Wyoming to construct its first data center, generating thousands of jobs and strengthening local education and infrastructure. The project employs cutting-edge carbon capture technology to reduce emissions and utilizes air cooling to safeguard local water supplies. Additional details on community collaborations and future job prospects can be found on Google's website or at local meetings in Cheyenne.

The data center relies on fuel cells, manufactured in the United States by Bloom Energy, to generate electricity while reducing emissions and water consumption. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology will capture and securely store most of the carbon emissions at Tallgrass's nearby Eastern Wyoming Sequestration Hub. The energy for the data center will also be sourced from gas generators operated by Tallgrass Energy and Black Hills Energy, with Google investigating the integration of CCS technology into Tallgrass's combined cycle turbines.

By collaborating with local schools and training programs, Google aims to contribute to the community's growth alongside its technology. The project is projected to yield substantial economic advantages for families and businesses throughout the state. Google has announced its first data center in Wyoming, collaborating with Tallgrass Energy, Black Hills Energy, American Electric Power (AEP), and Related Digital.

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