GW Ranch
Powering the Future of AI. Private-Grid and at Scale.
Pacifico Energy’s GW Ranch project is a private-grid power generation campus located in West Texas, purpose-built for hyperscale data centers and the next wave of AI innovation.
The project has received approval from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), for its air permit of up to 7.65 GW of power generation utilizing a mix of small and large-scale gas turbines. With approvals in place, GW Ranch can deliver over 5GW of highly-reliable power by integrating efficient natural gas turbines with battery storage and solar, ensuring rapid, scalable growth for digital infrastructure. GW Ranch will operate independently from the electricity grid, allowing for rapid construction and protecting Texans from electricity price increases.
With strong local support and a focus on sustainable development, GW Ranch will drive economic growth, support local industries, and will help the U.S. maintain its position as the world leader in AI innovation.
Project Features
Private-Grid, Highly-Reliable Power Supply
GW Ranch can deliver over 5GW of dedicated, private-grid power—combining natural gas and battery storage with solar—to hyperscale data centers with first power starting in Q1 2027. This unique configuration eliminates dependence on the electricity grid, with the ability to provide 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 a private-grid, GW Ranch bypasses lengthy grid interconnection processes and regulatory bottlenecks. With TCEQ approvals in place, construction for the power generation and data center campus can start in Q1 2026, with first power delivered in Q1 2027. Dependent on customer needs, the project can scale seamlessly without further regulatory approvals to 5+GW by 2031.
Responsible Design
GW Ranch is a model for responsible data center development, focusing on minimizing local and regional impacts. Its private-grid design eliminates any stress on the electricity grid and ensures the co-located data centers will not drive up electricity costs for Texans.
The project will require no major external water sources, helping to ease pressure on the limited local supplies. It also includes best available emissions controls and a carefully planned site layout to help limit noise, air, and visual impacts.
Project Highlights
Up to 7.65 GW of dispatchable generators, integrated with 1.8GW battery storage and up to 750MWac Solar
Enables a rapid development timeline: Q1 2027 first power. 1GW online in 2028 and 5+GW capacity in 2031
Redundant system design provides over 99.99% availability
8,000+ acres site with space for future expansion
The Benefits of GW Ranch
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Hyperscalers & Data Centers
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5 GW natural gas + 2 GWh storage = N+2 uptime · Off-grid avoids interconnection delays · Modular footprint scales to 7 GW + future tech
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Policymakers & Regulators
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Zero ERCOT impact · Shields consumer prices · On-shored AI power boosts national security · TCEQ-led, air-quality-compliant permits
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Investors & Financial Stakeholders
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Pacifico: $5 B+ raised · 1.5 GW operating, 7 GW pipeline · Robust permits & local support de-risk execution · ITC & tax-abatement upside
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Local Community & Economic Development
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1,000+ construction jobs with training · Diversifies local economy & lifts tax revenue · Endorsed by Pecos County leadership
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Environmental Stakeholders & Utilities
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Off-grid eases grid stress · CCS-ready emissions controls · Self-supplied water · Remote, low-impact site · Noise/visual mitigation
FAQs
Pacifico Energy (Pacifico) is a U.S.-based energy infrastructure firm that delivers customized on-site energy solutions to data centers, companies, and communities looking to quickly secure reliable and affordable electricity. Pacifico develops, constructs, finances, and invests in prime generation (microgrid) and distributed generation energy projects, helping companies and communities become less reliant on utilities for electricity.
The GW Ranch project is a private-grid power generation campus under development by Pacifico Energy in Pecos County, Texas. It is designed to provide over 5 gigawatts (GW) of reliable power specifically for hyperscale data centers, supporting artificial intelligence (AI) development and innovation. First power is scheduled for Q1 2027, with 1GW online in 2028, and the full buildout to 5+GW completed in 2031.
An AI-focused hyperscale data center is a large specialized facility that houses computer systems, servers, networking, and storage equipment to train and run artificial intelligence-based applications. It is designed for reliability, efficiency, and security. From the outside, these facilities have a clean, low profile, and look similar to large distribution warehouses.
GW Ranch is being built without a connection to the larger electricity grid to enable direct customer control over schedule, energy supply, cost stability, and scalability. A private-grid design ensures no impact on the Texas electricity grid or consumer electricity prices.
The GW Ranch location was chosen for a number of reasons. The site is well-suited to infrastructure development as it is flat, buildable, free from wetlands, and distant from sensitive environmental areas. Additionally, it is located within the Permian Basin, which provides access to natural gas for the power infrastructure.
GW Ranch is expected to yield immediate and lasting economic benefits in West Texas, including the creation of thousands of construction jobs, hundreds of permanent high-paying jobs, and substantial tax revenues.
The project will create thousands of construction jobs, spanning skilled trades, site preparation, logistics, and project management. Once operational, hundreds of workers will be needed for operations, maintenance, and facility security, with an emphasis on local workforce and training partnerships.
No. The GW Ranch project is private-grid, generating and supplying power directly on-site to its customers. It does not draw from or add load to the ERCOT grid, and therefore does not affect grid reliability or consumer electricity prices.
No new utility transmission lines will be required. All power will be generated and delivered on-site, consistent with the project’s private-grid design.
Contact GWRanch@pacificoenergy.com