Sharon AI and New Era Helium to Develop 250MW Net-Zero Data Center in Texas

Sharon AI, Inc., a high-performance computing company specializing in artificial intelligence and cloud GPU infrastructure, has partnered with New Era Helium, Inc., a helium exploration and production firm, to develop a 250-megawatt net-zero energy AI and high-performance computing data center in Ector County, Texas. The joint venture, Texas Critical Data Centers, LLC , has signed a letter of intent with GROW Odessa, an economic development corporation, to acquire a 200-acre site for the project.

The planned data center aims to achieve net-zero emissions by utilizing natural gas supplied by New Era Helium, coupled with carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies. The strategic location of the site offers proximity to essential infrastructure, including fiber optic networks, natural gas transmission lines, and CO₂ pipeline systems, facilitating the integration of CCUS and enhanced oil recovery processes.

E. Will Gray II, CEO of New Era Helium, expressed optimism about the project, highlighting the importance of access to affordable and reliable power in attracting top-tier partners. Wolf Schubert, CEO of Sharon AI, emphasized the significance of developing large-scale data center infrastructure in the U.S., noting the considerable energy infrastructure experience that New Era Helium brings to the joint venture.

Russell Tippin, President of GROW Odessa, welcomed the collaboration, stating that Ector County and the Odessa area are well-suited for the net-zero energy data center project.

The collaboration between Sharon AI and New Era Helium exemplifies a strategic approach to meeting these demands while adhering to environmental sustainability goals, setting a precedent for future projects in the sector.