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Alvin Data Center (proposed, developer undisclosed)

This record consolidates 8 research observations while retaining source distinctions, location precision and unresolved fields.

unknownproject status
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8linked evidence rows
Project facts

Location and operating record

Operator / developerNOT_FOUND
JurisdictionAlvin, TX
AddressNOT_FOUND
Location precisionlocality centroid
CoordinatesNot published; no coordinate inferred
Capacity1000 MW
AliasesAlvin Data Center (proposed, developer undisclosed) · Alvin-area site under evaluation · CenterPoint-referred Alvin data center prospect
Evidence coverage

What has been researched

Project profile0 rows
Intent / permits0 rows
Civic / infrastructure1 rows
SOURCE RECORD

Alvin Data Center (proposed, developer undisclosed): source record

suspended

Developer and exact site not disclosed. Sites of roughly 100-200 acres were under evaluation with CenterPoint; initial load ~200MW with potential growth to ~1GW. Recorded as 'suspended' pending the city's policy review.

Key data: CenterPoint Energy | ERCOT | City of Alvin (approximately $100M in recent water infrastructure investment)

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-06-05

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OWNERSHIP AND PROFILE

Alvin Data Center (proposed, developer undisclosed): ownership and profile

suspended

Developer: Undisclosed data center developer working with CenterPoint Energy | County: Brazoria | Research region: Houston / Gulf Coast

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-06-05

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POWER AND GRID

Alvin Data Center (proposed, developer undisclosed): power and grid

suspended

Key data: Utility: CenterPoint Energy | Utility region: ERCOT Houston (Coast) load zone | Grid area: ERCOT | Gross MW: 1000 | Requested load MW: 200

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-06-05

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WATER AND COOLING

Alvin Data Center (proposed, developer undisclosed): water and cooling

suspended

Key data: Water utility: City of Alvin (approximately $100M in recent water infrastructure investment)

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-06-05

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PERMITS AND JURISDICTION

Alvin Data Center (proposed, developer undisclosed): permits and jurisdiction

suspended

Key data: Jurisdictions: Brazoria County | City of Alvin

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-06-05

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CIVIC AND COMMUNITY

Alvin Data Center (proposed, developer undisclosed): civic and community

suspended

Unanimous City Council resolution opposing data centers pending studies; explicitly not a permanent ban

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-06-05

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TIMELINE

Alvin Data Center (proposed, developer undisclosed): timeline

suspended

Councilman Scott Salter publicly voices opposition after the city receives preliminary information about a possible development

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-05-15

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suspended

Alvin City Council unanimously approves a resolution opposing data center construction, development, expansion or approval within corporate limits pending further review

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-06-04

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Sources

Evidence and provenance

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