About the Project
Welcome to the Fluidstack Cameron County Data Center Development: A Best-in-Class Approach to Technology Infrastructure in Cameron County
Fluidstack, a data center developer with leadership based in Texas, is developing a data center campus in Cameron County, Texas. We are committed to transparency, local partnership, and environmental accountability.
Located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, Fluidstack’s Cameron County project will establish a new standard for data center development. We will protect residents from any costs, invest in the local community, and work as good neighbors.
The project will use a closed-loop cooling system. This means the data center will not keep using the community’s water – the tanks are filled once and use that same water indefinitely. After that, the only daily draw is for employee kitchens and bathrooms.
We welcome oversight from elected representatives so residents know they aren’t paying our bills and their water supplies are safe, and we’ll share regular updates here on this website.
Our Commitment
What Makes Fluidstack Different
Fluidstack pays for what Fluidstack needs:
This project will pay for everything it needs, like energy and water, without passing any costs to the local community.
Fluidstack did not ask for nor receive any local property tax breaks. This means Fluidstack will pay millions of dollars per year in taxes right here in Cameron County.
- Transparency: Fluidstack did not ask officials to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements, and we will share regular updates on this website.
- Building for America: Fluidstack is an American company with its leadership based right here in Texas. We’re proud to only work with American customers.
- Low-Water Use Commitment: Fluidstack exclusively builds closed-loop cooled data centers. This means tanks are filled one time only and the water circulates indefinitely. The amount of water is comparable to a few neighborhood pools. After that one-time fill, the only daily draw on water is for employee kitchens and bathrooms, just like any other building.
- Fluidstack does not build evaporative cooling data centers that use millions of gallons of water per day.
Water
- The data center uses a closed-loop cooling system. Once filled, water circulates and does not need to be refilled. We will not keep taking water from local supplies for cooling. Ongoing daily water use will be limited to standard building needs, such as employee kitchens and bathrooms.
Energy
- Fluidstack will purchase energy from AEP Texas. Our operations are structured so that our electricity needs do not raise residential bills, and we are developing on-site generation to reduce our demand on the ERCOT grid.
- This project will follow all Texas laws and will adhere to Governor Abbott’s directives that protect Texans from data center infrastructure costs. This means we pay for transmission and any infrastructure that the data center needs.
Jobs
- This project will create more than 2,500 construction jobs and several hundred full-time jobs on site once operational.
Tax Revenue
- Fluidstack didn’t ask for and didn’t receive any local property tax breaks. The taxes we pay will generate millions of dollars every year to fund schools, county services, and public amenities.
Workforce
- Fluidstack is committed to hiring local talent whenever possible for construction and operations. We will work with local institutions to train our workers, and the majority of jobs don’t require a four-year degree.
Community Investment
- Fluidstack will partner with local leaders, drawing on their firsthand knowledge, to guide how contributions are invested with a focus on addressing Cameron County's greatest needs.
A Note to Our Neighbors
- New projects bring many questions. We want to earn your trust by talking openly and taking action.
- We will host an open house for community members to meet the Fluidstack team and ask direct questions in the near future. Please check back here for details on that and for regular updates and information as the site develops.
- Want to work with us? Have a question? Reach out to us directly using the contact form below!
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Project Overview
What is the Fluidstack Cameron County Data Center?
Fluidstack is an American company with its leadership based in Texas. Our Cameron County project, located northeast of Harlingen, will be one of the most modern networking facilities in the country.
Where will the data center be located?
The campus will be built on more than 1,100 acres east of Harlingen Airport and west of the Port of Harlingen, near the City of Rio Hondo.
When will construction begin?
Construction will begin in the Fall of 2026.
Water & Energy Use
How much water will the project use?
The data center uses a closed-loop cooling system. The amount of water is comparable to a few neighborhood pools. After that one-time fill, the only daily draw on water is for employee kitchens and bathrooms, just like any other building.
Will my electric bill increase because of the project?
No, consumer electricity rates will not go up because of the project. The data center commits to paying for all of its own energy, transmission, and infrastructure, so it will not add any costs to your bills.
Economic Impact
Is the project seeking tax breaks?
No, Fluidstack is not asking for local tax breaks.
How many jobs will the project create?
The project will create over 2,500 jobs through the construction phase. It will also create several hundred permanent jobs. For more employment information please visit: https://fluidstack.io/jobs
Construction Timeline & Standards
How long will construction take?
Phased construction will begin in the Fall of 2026 and conclude by mid-2028 for phase one. There are more phases under consideration but not confirmed yet. We will update the website if and when that changes.
When operational, will the facility create unusual noise?
No, Fluidstack has voluntarily committed to a strict 60-decibel operational noise limit at the property line, which is the sound of a quiet conversation from several feet away. This is the same noise level as a normal office building.
Who will pay for heavy roadway repairs?
Fluidstack will pay for any road or infrastructure expansions, changes, or repairs needed for or as a result of the project.
Will construction impact traffic congestion?
The project is located in a commercial area outside Harlingen city limits and away from busy roads, and we are working with local officials to ensure minimal traffic impacts near the project site.
Does the project require setbacks?
Fluidstack is voluntarily insulating the property by building berms, planting trees, and setting the buildings back as far as possible.