Blueprint Data Centers Taylor DC
Proposed size
60 MW
Site area
52 ac
Buildings
3
Building area
135,000 sq ft
Cooling
Air & liquid cooling (closed-loop)
Investment
$1.0B
Developer
Blueprint Data Centers
Blueprint Data Centers is constructing a 60 MW, 135,000-sq-ft colocation campus in three phases on 52 acres at 1601 MLK Jr. Drive in Taylor. The $1 billion project was unanimously approved by Taylor City Council in July 2024, with a 10-year 50% property tax abatement and 50% rebate on construction sales tax. An initial 30 MW is under contract with Oncor. Taylor's proximity to Samsung's $44 billion semiconductor fab drives demand. Closed-loop cooling specified.
Water Impact
Daily water use (estimated range)
540K – 780K gal/day
Water returned per day
None reported
Per Estimated from 60 MW using LBNL benchmark 9,000–13,000 gal/day/MW. Closed-loop cooling confirmed in PUD; actual consumption likely significantly lower., based on Closed-loop cooling confirmed in Taylor City Council approval. Actual consumption may be significantly lower than benchmark estimate.
vs. 5M gal/day (typical 400 MW facility)
The higher estimate is equivalent to the daily water use of approximately 7,800 households. San Marcos has approximately 25,000 households.
- Water intake
- 540K – 780K gal/day
- Lost to evaporation
- 100%
- Returned to system
- 0% (None reported)
Direct water figures are estimates from permit applications and developer disclosures. Indirect (power generation) figures are calculated estimates. Actual water use depends on technology choices, operating capacity, and weather conditions.
Location
Address: 1601 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Taylor, Williamson County, TX
Water source: City of Taylor Water
Infrastructure
- Water provider
- City of Taylor Water
- Power provider
- ERCOT / Oncor
Permitted — the decision is made, but conditions still matter
The primary decision cannot be undone, but the conditions attached to the approval can still be negotiated or enforced. Officials can be held accountable for permit violations. Community pressure matters for shaping how the project is operated and what monitoring is required.
Timeline
August 1, 2025
Blueprint Taylor DC under construction — Phase 1 energization targeted for 2026
Data Center Dynamics reported that Blueprint Data Centers was actively constructing its Taylor campus with Phase 1 energization targeted for 2026 and Phases 2–3 through 2027, as part of the company's accelerated 85 MW Texas capacity expansion.
Source →(opens in new tab)July 24, 2024
Taylor City Council unanimously approves Blueprint Data Centers in 5-0 vote
Taylor City Council voted 5-0 on July 24, 2024 to approve Blueprint Data Centers' $1 billion campus at 1601 MLK Jr. Drive, including a 10-year 50% property tax abatement and a 50% rebate on construction sales and use tax. Closed-loop cooling was specified in the PUD conditions. The campus is adjacent to the Samsung $44 billion semiconductor fab corridor.
Source →(opens in new tab)July 24, 2024
Taylor Press and TRERC cover $1B Blueprint Data Centers approval
The Taylor Press and the Texas Real Estate Research Center (TRERC/TAMU) reported on the unanimous Taylor City Council approval of Blueprint's $1 billion data center, noting the project's proximity to the Samsung fab, the 30 MW initial Oncor power contract, and resident concerns about noise, traffic, and compatibility with nearby residential areas.
Source →(opens in new tab)January 1, 2024
Blueprint Data Centers files application with City of Taylor for 60 MW campus
Blueprint Data Centers submitted its development application to the City of Taylor for a 60 MW, 135,000-sq-ft, three-phase colocation campus on 52 acres at 1601 MLK Jr. Drive. The $1 billion project sought a 10-year 50% property tax abatement and a 50% rebate on construction sales/use tax. All phases were reportedly committed via letters of intent at filing.
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Documents
Sources
- 1. Blueprint Projects gets greenlight for data center in Taylor, Texas — Data Center Dynamics, 2024-07-01. Link →(opens in new tab)
- 2. Blueprint Projects Data Center — City of Taylor, TX, 2024-07-01. Link →(opens in new tab)
- 3. $1B data center project slated for Taylor — Texas Real Estate Research Center, 2024-07-01. Link →(opens in new tab)
- 4. Blueprint Taylor DC — datacentermap.com — datacentermap.com, 2026-04-20. Link →(opens in new tab)
Community Notes
Taylor water supply relies on surface water from Lake Georgetown and Brazos River Authority sources, both under drought stress. Closed-loop cooling specified in PUD reduces water consumption. 50% tax abatement reduces near-term revenue. Campus was fully committed via letters of intent at announcement.