HC Capital Partners and Herrmann Family Companies have announced Energy Ranch, a 1,500-plus-acre, wholly owned site in South Texas designed as a large-scale, power-linked data center campus with integrated energy and water solutions. The companies say the project is positioned within what Wrangler Infrastructure has designated as its Power and Water Hub in South Texas, aiming to support next-generation digital infrastructure.
Wrangler Infrastructure, described as the infrastructure development and operating platform of HC Infrastructure Partners, will lead development of power-linked infrastructure assets to supply the campus. HC Capital Partners and Herrmann Family Companies report the site has access to multiple large-volume natural gas transmission pipelines, Wrangler Infrastructure’s midstream systems, two sources of existing purchase power, and a planned 765 kV transmission line in close proximity to the site.
The companies also emphasized a water strategy intended to support thermal cooling. Energy Ranch is expected to use multiple sources of produced water from nearby energy producers, repurposing it for thermal cooling applications before using other available water sources. “This approach prioritizes the beneficial reuse of produced water, reduces strain on freshwater resources, and aligns with long-term sustainability objectives,” said David Herrmann. “As a landowner it’s important we consider ways to minimize negative environmental effects, we believe our approach does that.”
Energy Ranch is held by Herrmann Family Companies, a San Antonio-based family office with investments across energy, ranching, farming, real estate, and technology. HC Capital Partners said additional details on development phasing, power capacity, and strategic partnerships will be announced as the project advances.
Source: HC Capital Partners
