Google and Intersect announce construction of the Meitner Energy Center.

Another data center is in the works to be built in the Texas Panhandle area. Google and Intersect on Thursday, June 4 announced construction of the Meitner Energy Center, which includes a new data center to be built directly alongside new energy generation in Gray and Roberts counties in Texas, northeast of Amarillo. “Our newest investment in Gray County deepens our partnership with Texas — a state that continues to lead with innovation and vision,” said Andrew Hart, Google's regional head of data center public affairs. “We are excited to become a part of the community. More than just building a data center, our goal is to be a good neighbor, which starts on day one by investing in local priorities, protecting water and energy resources, and working with residents to build a strong future together.” "The Pampa Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Google,” said Cortnie Hale, president and CEO of the Pampa Chamber of Commerce. “Their involvement in the Meitner data center project represents a tremendous opportunity for our community and reinforces that Pampa is a place where innovation, growth, and long-term potential are being recognized on a global scale. We look forward to supporting this project and the positive impact it can bring to our businesses, workforce, and the future of Pampa.” Caprock Workforce Hub to be set up in Wheeler County To support data center construction, Google is establishing the Caprock Workforce Hub, a managed, 800-acre residential facility with on-site amenities to accommodate up to 3,500 workers in nearby Wheeler County. The hub is designed to minimize traffic and impact on local infrastructure. Google is working closely with Wheeler County leadership to ensure the hub fits the community’s needs. The Meitner data center will join Google’s global network to power services such as Search, Gmail, Maps, Cloud, online banking, and 911 systems. "Our partnership with Google and Intersect has been instrumental in aligning this infrastructure initiative with our Gray County priorities," Gray County Judge Chris Porter said in the release. "This investment is a foundation for regional progress, a connection to innovation, and demonstrates confidence in the long-term success of our community." Google works with Intersect on Pampa project, following Haskell County center Google and Intersect announced their first joint site in November 2025. It features Intersect’s Quantum Clean Energy Project, a 640 MW solar and 1.3 GWh storage facility that will be with a Google data center in Haskell County, Texas. Quantum is set to begin operations this month, and the Google data center recently began construction. Intersect delivers next generation infrastructure for data centers and other energy-intensive industries by pairing industrial demand with dedicated gas and renewable power generation. Google closed on its acquisition of Intersect in March 2026. A company news release states that the investment is built "on a commitment to deliver data centers the right way, through responsibly increasing local energy capacity, using air-cooling to limit water consumption, and supporting thousands of jobs in the region." Once complete, Google said its Gray County facility will use advanced air-cooling technology, limiting water consumption to small-scale domestic uses like restrooms. Mix of power systems alongside center, water stewardship pledge The Meitner project includes a data center "co-located" with more than a gigawatt of wind, solar, and battery storage systems, so the site will be using clean energy on day one. Co-location means the Google data center will come online alongside dedicated power to help meet demand while reducing the need for new power supply on the local grid, according to the release. A small portion of energy demand will be met by firming on-site gas, to ensure reliable operations. "Google and Intersect share an ongoing commitment to ensure the buildout of energy and data center infrastructure does not pass the costs of its infrastructure growth onto local families," the release states. Google also recently announced a $10 million Texas Water Impact Fund as a pledge to support community water infrastructure and access through local projects like leaking pipeline replacements. The fund builds on Google's existing collaboration with groups like Texan by Nature and Texas Water Trade to improve watershed health across the state. According to the release, Intersect has been an active community member in Gray and Roberts counties since 2022. Local investment in Pampa includes support for Pampa Independent School District’s Career & Technical Education program and student activities, The Well STEAM & Literacy Center, and the Texas 4‑H Foundation to empower the next generation of leaders. "We are deeply invested in the long-term success of the Gray and Roberts County communities and are proud to support local schools, nonprofits, and the next generation of leaders through continued partnerships that meet the community’s evolving needs,” said Elizabeth Knowles, head of community engagement at Intersect. Google said for every one job inside its data centers, nine additional jobs are created directly in the local community — from maintenance, to security, to landscaping, to HVAC repair, electrical work, and construction trades. Google has data center campuses in Midlothian and Red Oak in Ellis County, with new data centers under construction in Armstrong, Haskell, and Wilbarger Counties. Last year, the company announced a $40 billion investment in Texas through 2027. Learn more about Google in Texas at economicimpact.google/state/tx.

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