Country
United States
AI data center dossier
Google Nebraska Mega-Campus (Project Tenaska)
Papillion, Lincoln/Omaha Region, Nebraska, United States/datacenters/google-nebraska-mega-campus-private-gas-power.html
Operator
Google, Tenaska, Tallgrass Energy
Energy
Fossil / Gas
Known capacity
2.7 GW
Evidence profile
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Readiness
100%
Sources attachedVerified
2 citations linked
CoordinatesPublished
41.155, -96.046
Timeline evidencePartial
1 dated field available
Machine-readable outputsPublished
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Machine-readable outputs
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Record Notes
Google is collaborating with energy developer Tenaska and pipeline company Tallgrass Energy on a proposed massive expansion project in Nebraska, detailed in early 2026. The "Mega-Campus" is centered on a data center that would require more than 2.7 gigawatts (GW) of power—over three times the peak summer demand of the city of Lincoln.
To meet this unprecedented load, the project plans to include a privately built, utility-scale natural gas power plant on-site, potentially the largest in the state. To align with Google's climate goals, the facility is designed to incorporate large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. The project follows legislative efforts in Nebraska (LB1261) to allow large industrial customers to build their own private, "behind-the-meter" generation to bypass grid constraints and utility equipment shortages. If approved, the campus is projected to be online by 2029, further anchoring Nebraska as a global hub for AI-ready hyperscale infrastructure.
Analyst Flags
No obvious coverage gaps detected in the current structured record.
Timeline Signals
Earliest market signal2029
Nearby Facilities
Other tracked AI data centers within 300 km of this location.
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Intelligence Reports
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Frequently asked questions
- How big is Google Nebraska Mega-Campus (Project Tenaska)?
- Google Nebraska Mega-Campus (Project Tenaska) has 2.7 GW of known IT capacity, located in Papillion, Lincoln/Omaha Region, Nebraska, United States. It ranks #10 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
- What is the status of Google Nebraska Mega-Campus (Project Tenaska)?
- Google Nebraska Mega-Campus (Project Tenaska) is currently planned. Known timeline milestones: Earliest market signal 2029.
- Who operates Google Nebraska Mega-Campus (Project Tenaska)?
- Google Nebraska Mega-Campus (Project Tenaska) is operated by Google and Tenaska and Tallgrass Energy. Structured intelligence reports are available for Google Operator Report and Tenaska Operator Report and Tallgrass Energy Operator Report and United States Country Report.
- What energy source does Google Nebraska Mega-Campus (Project Tenaska) use?
- Google Nebraska Mega-Campus (Project Tenaska) is powered by fossil / gas energy and is focused on mixed workloads. This is backed by 2 cited sources.