Fort Worth is a major Texas city located in Tarrant County that has emerged as a significant hub for data center development due to its proximity to major fiber optic corridors and reliable electrical infrastructure.
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In Fort Worth, Black Mountain Energy's 187-acre data center proposal advanced through the Zoning Commission on April 8 with claims of closed-loop water recycling, but provided no specific consumption data or third-party validation.
The transaction structure raises questions: the land is owned by Fort Worth-based Black Mountain, an energy conglomerate, and state records show "Fort Worth Power Core" (sharing Black Mountain's office address) holds active TCEQ air quality permits for the project across 10 counties.