Pacifico Energy has announced plans for GW Ranch, a dedicated power generation campus now under development in Pecos County, Texas. The project is designed to deliver up to 5 gigawatts of off-grid capacity specifically for hyperscale data centers and artificial intelligence workloads by integrating high-efficiency natural gas turbines with 1.8 gigawatts of advanced battery storage.
Located across more than 8,000 acres, GW Ranch’s infrastructure will operate fully independent from the state’s main grid (ERCOT). Pacifico Energy says the N+2 redundant design and dual independent gas pipelines will enable over 99.99 percent uptime for large-scale digital infrastructure operators. The phased deployment targets 1 gigawatt operational by 2028 and full 5 gigawatt capacity by 2030.
With its off-grid architecture, GW Ranch aims to bypass grid interconnection delays and regulatory hurdles, providing direct control over power supply and streamlined deployment for data center customers. Permitting has begun with oversight from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Pacifico Energy states the site will incorporate best-available emissions controls, site planning for minimized impact, and will not require external water sources.
The company identifies the project’s primary application as hyperscale data center infrastructure supporting AI and other high-density workloads. The modular design supports future expansion as new technologies reach commercial maturity. Pacifico Energy reports that the campus will not affect regional electricity prices or grid reliability and is expected to bring new jobs and tax revenue to West Texas.
“Every aspect of the project has been designed to solve problems with the status quo in data center development,” said Constantyn Gieskes, Vice President at Pacifico Energy. “By building off-grid and working hand-in-hand with local officials, we’re delivering the speed, reliability, and responsible development that our customers and communities both demand.”
Source: Pacifico Energy
