Google Plans Its First Wyoming Data Center with Carbon-Capture Power

Google announced on November 5, 2026, that it will build its first Wyoming data center, a long-term $17 billion investment in Laramie County accompanied by new power, carbon-storage and community commitments. The project is contracted with American Electric Power for a commercial-scale 702 MW fuel-cell development with carbon capture and storage. Google describes it as first of its kind and the largest planned development of its kind to date. Tallgrass Energy, Black Hills Energy and Related...