# Bloomberg estimates $30B cost for 1GW Abilene AI data center

_Published Monday, October 12, 2026 at 11:09 AM EDT · AI, Infrastructure · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Constructing and equipping a 1GW AI data center in Abilene, Texas, could cost approximately $30B, according to Bloomberg analysis by Lynn Doan. The estimate includes $17B for chips, $3B for power and $2.4B for construction, placing chips above either of those other categories.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261012/p24#a261012p24)

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