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Fort Spunky

On-Site Power for Data Centers: Natural Gas with Integrated Battery Storage & Electrical Distribution

POWER
 

Co-located power plants have traditionally supported large industrial users in prime power, supplemental, and backup applications. Challenging grid conditions, modern technologies, and increased data center growth all now combine to open the door to on-site generation for data centers.
 

UNINTERRUPTED DESIGN

Power availability starts at the source, which is why Pacifico Energy starts with the right site, then adds the right design.
 

  • All siting includes dual, redundant gas supply lines – each able to cover 100% of the load.

  • N+2 units installed, in addition to BESS support.

  • Electrical distribution accounts for any outage of any generating unit.

  • 3rd party report confirming 99.99X% availability for power delivery.

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With business-friendly policies, strong fiber connectivity, skilled workforce, and a low natural disaster risk profile – Dallas, Texas stands out as one of the most desirable data center markets in the U.S. today. 

 

Located in Hood County, this Pacifico site, Fort Spunky, sits less than 40 miles from Dallas city center - offering abundant access to natural gas, water, fiber, labor, and logistical infrastructure - all of which support rapid hyperscale campus deployment. 

Spanning 560+ acres, the power plant will deliver >450 MW of power to data center customers in 2028. 

Representing a major development milestone, air permits for Fort Spunky have been approved, signifying the project’s ability to generate power is now secured. The site is de-risked from a permitting perspective and ready for further development. 

5 Gigawatts. Zero Grid Dependence.

Electricity Offtaker:
Data Center

Power Generation:
432 MW

Battery Capacity:
80 MW

Delivery of Power to Data Centers:
34.5 kV

Status:
Permitting

(Air Permits Approved)

Location:
563 Acres in Dallas, Texas

Market Differentiators

Off-Grid, Highly-Reliable Power Supply

GW Ranch delivers 5GW of dedicated, off-grid power—combining natural gas and battery storage—to hyperscale data centers. This unique configuration eliminates dependence on the electricity grid, while providing five nines of reliability. Data center operators benefit from scale and speed not available with grid-connected projects, direct control over their energy supply, cost stability, and a future-proofed infrastructure designed for seamless expansion.

Accelerated Deployment & Regulatory Certainty

By operating entirely off-grid, GW Ranch bypasses lengthy grid interconnection processes and regulatory bottlenecks. The project’s streamlined permitting, led by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), enables a rapid development timeline: 1GW online in 2028 and full 5GW capacity by 2030. This speed-to-market gives customers a significant competitive edge in scaling AI and digital infrastructure.

Sustainable Design

By operating entirely off-grid, GW Ranch bypasses lengthy grid interconnection processes and regulatory bottlenecks. The project’s streamlined permitting, led by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), enables a rapid development timeline: 1GW online in 2028 and full 5GW capacity by 2030. This speed-to-market gives customers a significant competitive edge in scaling AI and digital infrastructure.

5GW off-grid power, integrated with 2GWh battery storage

Phased delivery: 1GW in 2028, full capacity by 2030

Five nines of reliability (99.999? availability); no diesel backup needed

Strong local and regulatory support

No grid impact, protecting Texans from rate increases

8,000-acre site with ample space for future expansion 

The Benefits of GW Ranch

KEY STAKEHOLDER

Hyperscalers & Data Centers

KEY BENEFITS

5 GW natural gas + 2 GWh storage = N+2 uptime · Off-grid avoids interconnection delays · Modular footprint scales to 7 GW + future tech

KEY STAKEHOLDER

Policymakers & Regulators

KEY BENEFITS

Zero ERCOT impact · Shields consumer prices · On-shored AI power boosts national security · TCEQ-led, air-quality-compliant permits

KEY STAKEHOLDER

Investors & Financial Stakeholders

KEY BENEFITS

Pacifico: $5 B+ raised · 1.5 GW operating, 7 GW pipeline · Robust permits & local support de-risk execution · ITC & tax-abatement upside

KEY STAKEHOLDER

Local Community & Economic Development

KEY BENEFITS

1,000+ construction jobs with training · Diversifies local economy & lifts tax revenue · Endorsed by Pecos County leadership

KEY STAKEHOLDER

Environmental Stakeholders & Utilities

KEY BENEFITS

Off-grid eases grid stress · CCS-ready emissions controls · Self-supplied water · Remote, low-impact site · Noise/visual mitigation

Frequently asked questions

The Benefits of GW Ranch

KEY STAKEHOLDER

Hyperscalers & Data Centers

KEY BENEFITS

5 GW natural gas + 2 GWh storage = N+2 uptime · Off-grid avoids interconnection delays · Modular footprint scales to 7 GW + future tech

KEY STAKEHOLDER

Policymakers & Regulators

KEY BENEFITS

Zero ERCOT impact · Shields consumer prices · On-shored AI power boosts national security · TCEQ-led, air-quality-compliant permits

KEY STAKEHOLDER

Investors & Financial Stakeholders

KEY BENEFITS

Pacifico: $5 B+ raised · 1.5 GW operating, 7 GW pipeline · Robust permits & local support de-risk execution · ITC & tax-abatement upside

KEY STAKEHOLDER

Local Community & Economic Development

KEY BENEFITS

1,000+ construction jobs with training · Diversifies local economy & lifts tax revenue · Endorsed by Pecos County leadership

KEY STAKEHOLDER

Environmental Stakeholders & Utilities

KEY BENEFITS

Off-grid eases grid stress · CCS-ready emissions controls · Self-supplied water · Remote, low-impact site · Noise/visual mitigation
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