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Iren delivers first phase of AI capacity to Microsoft in Texas
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Data center developer Iren has delivered its first building to Microsoft at its campus in Childress, Texas.
Key facts
- The company has said it is targeting a broader expansion to 480MW of gross AI Cloud capacity in 2026 and 1.2GW (gross) in 2027
- Microsoft signed a five-year, $9.7bn cloud services contract with Iren in November 2025
- Daniel Roberts, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Iren, said: “Delivering Horizon 1 demonstrates the strength of their vertically integrated model and their ability to execute complex AI infrastructure projects
- The team look forward to building on this momentum with Microsoft as they work to deliver Horizons 2-4 later this year
Summary
The cryptominer-turned-neocloud has announced that Horizon 1 has been delivered to and accepted by Microsoft. Horizon 1 is the first of four 50MW (IT load) direct-to-chip liquid-cooled buildings scheduled for delivery to Microsoft at the Childress campus this year. Daniel Roberts, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Iren, said: “Delivering Horizon 1 demonstrates the strength of their vertically integrated model and their ability to execute complex AI infrastructure projects at speed and scale. Microsoft signed a five-year, $9.7bn cloud services contract with Iren in November 2025.