The DFW-03 data center campus is a planned digital infrastructure development proposed for Mansfield, Texas. The project is intended to expand data center capacity in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area and support demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence workloads.
Aligned Data Centers has announced plans to develop the campus on a 27-acre site in Mansfield. The facility will form part of the company’s broader presence in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.
According to the company, the new campus is expected to incorporate its data center design and cooling technologies and will contribute to its overall operational capacity. Aligned Data Centers indicated that the facility is targeted to become operational by the fourth quarter of 2025.
Other Projects
Other than the Aligned data centers DFW-03 campus in Mansfield, Texas is also seeing the Crusoe data center campus in Abilene, Texas take shape.
Oracle has refuted claims that it has scrapped expansion plans on its $15 billion Crusoe data center campus in Abilene, Texas. The company noted the media coverage of the situation as false and incorrect following a report by Bloomberg. In a post on X, the company clarified that it and the developer Crusoe are “operating in lockstep.” Moreover, it noted they are doing this with the aim of delivering one of the world’s largest data centers at the site.
The post also noted that two buildings are already fully operational and the rest of the campus is on track. Bloomberg had noted that Oracle and OpenAI had abandoned plans to almost double the Abilene facility’s capacity. The scope entailed doubling it from 1.2 gigawatts to roughly 2 gigawatts. The report also noted the abandonment occurred after months of negotiations over financing and OpenAI’s shifting demands forecast.
What’s the plan for Aligned’s new data center in Texas – The DFW-03
Aligned’s new data center in Mansfield, Texas, lying in the DFW-03 site, will greatly benefit from what the company has already set up. These include its modular infrastructure, the development of prefabricated components, and easy on-site deliveries. According to Aligned Data Centers, this favors sustainability and quality at the desired expense of high risk and cost.
Speaking of the mentioned revolution, Aligned has a line of highly commended air and liquid cooling technologies. These will help in the running of the data center and the management of the facility’s regulated internal environment. Also, according to the Alinged Data Centers, the two types of cooling systems can be used separately, interchangeably, or as a hybrid system. With the latter, supported densities can go past 350 kW – with speed, scale, and quality at the forefront.
The Dallas-Fort Worth ranks as the third-largest data center market globally – according to Cushman & Wakefield. This could be attributed to Texas’ self-contained power grid serving a single state. This is the only one in the U.S., and this saves on electricity costs per kW.
Also noteworthy is that Texas leads in decarbonization efforts in the U.S. This is according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This means more clean energy for the data center. This combination makes data center expansion projects like Aligned’s DFW-03 in Mansfield, Texas worthwhile.
Impact to the locals
Aligned Data Centers new data center in Texas will also serve the indirect customer. (This set benefits from the direct customers to the data center).
In partnership with the city of Mansfield, “Roots for Future Fund” will see to the planting of native tress in the local area. This will help in the usual ways trees help – shade, cleaner air quality, and sustainability!
Michael Evans, the city’s mayor made the following statement, “With the Roots for the Future Fund, the company is adding another stitch to the fabric of Mansfield as a neighbor and community leader.”
Andrew Schaap, CEO of Aligned, was also enthusiastic of the DFW-03 project. “The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex provides the ideal foundation for Aligned’s continued expansion, […]” he said.
The company also has data center campuses in Latin America and Canada.
Project Factsheet: DFW-03 Data Center Campus
- Project Name: DFW-03 Data Center Campus
• Location: Mansfield, Texas, United States
• Project Type: Hyperscale data center campus
• Site Size: 27 acres
• Target Operation Date: Q4 2025
Developer / Partners
- Aligned Data Centers – Project developer and operator.
• City of Mansfield – Local authority and community partner.
Site & Infrastructure
- Part of Aligned’s Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex expansion.
• Designed for cloud computing and AI workloads.
• Uses modular data center construction.
• Prefabricated infrastructure components.
Technology
- Hybrid air and liquid cooling systems.
• Cooling systems usable separately or together.
• Supports rack densities above 350kW.
Strategic Objectives
- Expand hyperscale data center capacity in the DFW market.
• Support AI and cloud computing demand.
• Strengthen Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex data infrastructure.
Community & Sustainability
- “Roots for Future Fund” tree-planting initiative.
• Partnership with City of Mansfield for local environmental projects.
Current Status
- Project announced by Aligned Data Centers.
• Development planned on a 27-acre site.
• Campus targeted to become operational in Q4 2025
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