This record consolidates 24 research observations while retaining source distinctions, location precision and unresolved fields.
| Operator / developer | NOT_FOUND (seeking hyperscale/AI-HPC/neocloud anchor offtaker) |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | New Boston (TexAmericas Center, Texarkana region), TX |
| Address | NOT_FOUND |
| Location precision | parcel or bounded site |
| Coordinates | Not published; no coordinate inferred |
| Capacity | 800 MW |
| Aliases | Project Big Pine · TexAmericas Center behind-the-meter industrial park, New Boston · Big Pine · TexAmericas Center data center campus |
| Project profile | 0 rows |
|---|---|
| Intent / permits | 0 rows |
| Civic / infrastructure | 1 rows |
Notable as a non-ERCOT (SPP/SWEPCO) Texas data center site. Initial power via islanded on-site generation; energization targeted 20-30 months after an anchor offtaker signs. Partners cited: Schneider Electric, JLL, Submer, Quanta, Solvenz. Scott Norton is TexAmericas Center CEO.
Key data: Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), an AEP subsidiary | Southwest Power Pool (SPP) - outside ERCOT | NOT_FOUND | NOT_FOUND
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-09-05
Developer: Potentia Development LLC (The Woodlands, TX; CEO Carl Quesinberry) | Owner: TexAmericas Center (site); Potentia Development holds site control | County: Bowie | Research region: East Texas / South Texas-RGV / Statewide Rural Gap Pass
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-09-05
Key data: Utility: Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), an AEP subsidiary | Utility region: AEP-SWEPCO | Grid area: Southwest Power Pool (SPP) - outside ERCOT | Gross MW: 800 | Requested load MW: 800 | Transmission: Adjacent 345 kV transmission line with headroom identified in AEP-SWEPCO screening
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-09-05
Key data: Water source: Access to existing regional water infrastructure (stated, unquantified)
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-09-05
Key data: Jurisdictions: TexAmericas Center (single permitting authority, heavy-industrial zoning) | Bowie County | Foreign Trade Zone No. 258 | Opportunity Zone | Southwest Power Pool study process | Tax incentives: [object Object] | {"agreement_name":"Texas large data center sales-and-use tax exemption (eligibility cited by developer)","agreement_number":"NOT_FOUND","approval_date":"NOT_FOUND","estimated_value":"NOT_FOUND","government_entity":"State of Texas","investment_commitment":"NOT_FOUND","jobs_commitment":"NOT_FOUND","source_url":"https://www.einpresswire.com/article/934804903/potentia-development-brings-project-big-pine-to-market-with-a-btm-first-strategy-bounded-risk-buy-right-development","term":"NOT_FOUND"}
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-09-05
One of two large Bowie County data center projects drawing organized opposition per local reporting
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-09-05
Key data: Surrounding infrastructure: Multiple fiber carrier routes
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-09-05
Key data: Surrounding infrastructure: Interstate natural gas pipeline delivery concepts (multi-gigawatt)
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-09-05
Key data: Surrounding infrastructure: 345 kV line adjacent
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-09-05
Key data: Surrounding infrastructure: Battery storage planned with BTM generation
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-09-05
TexAmericas Center announces advancement of Project Big Pine, ~500-acre data center campus
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-04-28
Potentia Development brings Project Big Pine to market with behind-the-meter-first strategy
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-08-17
Coverage confirms 450-acre BTM site, 800 MW phased utility path via SWEPCO
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-08-17
Planned utility capacity phase: 300 MW
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2032-Q2
Planned utility capacity phase: +200 MW
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2034-Q2
Planned utility capacity phase: +300 MW
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2036-Q2
Project Big Pine is a 500-acre data center campus announced by TexAmericas Center with $3.5 billion of investment at full buildout and about 120 permanent jobs.
Key data: $3.5B full buildout; ~120 permanent jobs; 500 acres
Claim classification: reported_fact · Verification: corroborated_two_sources · Retrieved: 2026-09-05
Status date: 2026-04-28
Limitation: Acreage later described as ~450 acres in developer materials.
Potentia Development, headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, is the developer and holds site control; CEO Carl Quesinberry.
Key data: Potentia Development LLC; CEO Carl Quesinberry
Claim classification: reported_fact · Verification: corroborated_two_sources · Retrieved: 2026-09-05
Status date: 2026-08-17
Limitation: No anchor tenant identified.
A permanent utility pathway is being pursued through AEP subsidiary SWEPCO, placing the site in the Southwest Power Pool rather than ERCOT.
Key data: SWEPCO / AEP; SPP footprint
Claim classification: reported_fact · Verification: corroborated_two_sources · Retrieved: 2026-09-05
Status date: 2026-08-17
Limitation: Subject to SPP study processes and definitive agreements.
Utility service is planned in phases of 300 MW in Q2 2032, 200 MW more by Q2 2034 and a further 300 MW in Q2 2036, for up to 800 MW.
Key data: 800 MW phased: 300/200/300 MW (2032/2034/2036)
Claim classification: developer_claim · Verification: single_source · Retrieved: 2026-09-05
Status date: 2026-08-17
Limitation: No queue position number published.
An AEP-SWEPCO screening identified transmission headroom on an adjacent 345 kV line.
Key data: Adjacent 345 kV line with headroom
Claim classification: developer_claim · Verification: single_source · Retrieved: 2026-09-05
Status date: 2026-08-17
Limitation: Screening study not public.
Initial power is planned through islanded on-site generation, with multi-gigawatt natural gas delivery concepts advanced with interstate pipeline operators; energization targeted 20 to 30 months after an anchor offtaker signs.
Key data: Islanded BTM generation; energization 20-30 months post-offtaker
Claim classification: developer_claim · Verification: corroborated_two_sources · Retrieved: 2026-09-05
Status date: 2026-08-17
Limitation: On-site generation capacity in MW not stated.
Marketing materials cite Foreign Trade Zone No. 258, Opportunity Zone status and the Texas large data center sales-and-use tax exemption, with TexAmericas Center as a single permitting authority under heavy-industrial zoning.
Key data: FTZ No. 258; Opportunity Zone; TX large DC exemption
Claim classification: developer_claim · Verification: single_source · Retrieved: 2026-09-05
Status date: 2026-08-17
Limitation: No executed abatement agreement located.
Site is described as having multiple fiber carrier routes and access to existing regional water infrastructure; partners include Schneider Electric, JLL, Submer, Quanta and Solvenz.
Key data: Multiple fiber routes; regional water access
Claim classification: developer_claim · Verification: single_source · Retrieved: 2026-09-05
Status date: 2026-08-17
Limitation: Water volumes not quantified.