This Week in Data Center News 7.7.25
- LandGate
- Jul 7
- 4 min read

The data center industry is evolving at an extraordinary pace, with significant legislative, technological, and infrastructure developments reshaping the landscape. From groundbreaking investments in cutting-edge facilities to ambitious projects aiming to redefine energy sourcing for data centers, the latest news highlights a dynamic shift in priorities for companies worldwide.
We break down a concise summary of critical data center news updates from around the globe, showcasing how data center operations are being shaped by innovation, investment strategies, and emerging legislation.The data center industry is undergoing rapid transformation, marked by significant advancements in legislation, technology, and infrastructure. Recent developments underscore a global shift in industry priorities, from substantial investments in state-of-the-art facilities to ambitious initiatives focused on innovating energy sourcing for data centers.
LandGate breaks down a summary of data center news updates from CoreWeave, Coal Creek Station in North Dakota, Oracle and Open AI, and Hut 8 and Fermi in Texas.
CoreWeave acquires longtime partner Core Scientific for $9 billion to add 1.3GW capacity for AI development
CoreWeave announced its acquisition of Core Scientific in an all-stock transaction, aligning their resources to enhance AI and high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities. This acquisition enables CoreWeave to verticalize its data center infrastructure, owning approximately 1.3 GW of gross power with an additional 1 GW+ potential for expansion. Expected to close by Q4 2025, the deal offers operational efficiencies, including $500 million in fully ramped annual cost savings by 2027, and eliminates $10 billion in future lease overhead. Core Scientific’s expertise in data center development complements CoreWeave, solidifying a shared goal to provide cutting-edge infrastructure for AI-driven innovation while creating value for shareholders.
Coal Creek power plant plans to provide over 300MW of power to data centers in North Dakota
North Dakota’s largest coal plant, Coal Creek Station, is set to support a new industrial park aimed at housing energy-intensive data centers. Rainbow Energy, the plant's owner, has successfully rezoned 800 acres of nearby land from agricultural to commercial for this purpose. The industrial park could use up to 300 megawatts of electricity, complementing an existing 200-megawatt data center already powered by the plant.
This project is part of broader efforts to enhance the plant’s viability, which faced financial challenges in recent years. Rainbow Energy acquired the plant in 2022 and plans to diversify its operations, including powering potential data centers and exploring carbon capture and natural gas generation. While no specific projects for the industrial park have been officially announced, discussions and zoning agreements are in progress. These developments align with Rainbow Energy's goal to run Coal Creek at full capacity and establish a steady demand for its power.
Hut 8 launches Vega site, a 205MW crypto-mining data center in Texas
Hut 8 Corp. has announced the initial energization of its Vega data center, which is set to be the largest single-building Bitcoin mining facility by nameplate hashrate. Spanning 162,000 square feet, the facility is designed to deliver up to ~15 EH/s of next-generation ASIC compute powered by a proprietary, direct-to-chip liquid cooling system. This advanced architecture improves thermal efficiency, compute density, and operational reliability, making it ideal not only for Bitcoin mining but also for emerging high-performance computing (HPC) workloads such as AI training.
The project reflects Hut 8’s innovation-driven approach, incorporating adaptable design to scale with future workload complexity. Vega's colocation agreement with BITMAIN is expected to generate between $110 million and $120 million in annualized revenue, with an option for Hut 8 to acquire hosted infrastructure to expand its Bitcoin mining capacity. This development exemplifies Hut 8’s dedication to bridging the gap between traditional and next-generation digital infrastructure.
Oracle expands deal with OpenAI to provide $30 billion/year with 4.5GW across multiple data center sites
OpenAI has signed a groundbreaking $30 billion-a-year cloud deal with Oracle, solidifying itself as a major player in the tech industry. Through its Stargate joint venture, OpenAI will rent approximately 4.5GW of capacity from Oracle, which plans to build multiple data centers across the U.S., including expansions in Texas and evaluations in other states like Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. OpenAI will continue partnerships with Microsoft Azure, CoreWeave, and Google while also developing its own data centers and exploring global projects, including a data center campus in the UAE. This collaboration underscores OpenAI's commitment to scaling AI infrastructure worldwide.
Fermi America announces 600MW of clean gas acquired to power data centers in Texas by the end of 2025
Fermi America is advancing the United States' energy and AI capabilities by securing key equipment for its Amarillo HyperGridâ„¢, the world's largest advanced energy and artificial intelligence campus. The company has acquired over 600 MW of clean, efficient gas-generation equipment, including Siemens turbines and refurbished GE turbines, to meet the growing power demands of AI hyperscalers. These systems promise reduced emissions and operational reliability, aligning with Fermi's vision of enabling America to achieve energy leadership while supporting AI innovation. The initiative exemplifies bold steps toward achieving scalable AI infrastructure and energy independence.
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