May 1, 2025

Project Radiance: Powering the Future of AI in Abilene, Texas

A New Era of Innovation

  • $3.4 Billion+ Investment for the Initial 2 Buildings
  • 4 Million Square Feet Under Construction
    • 8 Data Center Buildings Developed by Crusoe
  • 400 New Direct Jobs to be Created
  • $4 Billion+ Estimated Direct & Indirect Economic Impact Over 20 Years Once the Expansion is Complete

“Project Radiance is a testament to the strength of the Abilene and Taylor County economy and the long-term vision of our community.”

Misty Mayo, President & CEO, Development Corporation of Abilene

Lasting Impacts for Abilene’s Economy

$22.6 Million estimated City of Abilene property tax revenue per year from all 8 buildings for 20 years

This is equal to 32% of the City’s current fiscal year budgeted Property Tax Revenue

$18.0 Million estimated Taylor County property tax revenue per year from all 8 buildings for 20 years

This is equal to 25% of the County’s current fiscal year budgeted Property Tax Revenue

“Total ongoing benefits at mature operations levels include $330.6 million in gross product each year.”

Dr. Ray Perryman, Economist, The Perryman Group

Building the Future of Artificial Intelligence

  • Anticipated minimum of 50 jobs per building
  • There are opportunities for entry-level employees, skilled workers, IT professionals, and engineers in one of the fastest-growing industries in the country.

“Abilene’s leadership in innovative technology makes it an ideal place to collaborate with Lancium and develop cutting-edge, sustainable data centers.”

Chase Lochmiller, Co-Founder & CEO, Crusoe

“With Crusoe as our first specialty developer and more to follow, we are building a foundation that will drive long-term economic and technological growth in Abilene.”

Michael McNamara, Co-Founder & CEO, Lancium

About the Development Corporation of Abilene

The DCOA is the economic development driver of Abilene with the mission to build the future Abilene by attracting and sustaining industries that support job creation and community prosperity. Learn more at www.DevelopAbileneTX.com or follow @DevelopAbilene.

About Abilene

Located in Taylor County along I-20, Abilene, Texas, is home to over 126,000 residents and a labor shed of more than 140,000, making it a strategic and growing hub for logistics and industry.

Development Corporation of Abilene is a proud recipient of the following recognition: