Fermi America™ and the State of Texas Announce Preliminary Approval for First 6 GW of One of the World's Largest Clean Natural Gas Facilities on Project Matador's 11 GW Private HyperGrid™ Campus
Fermi America (Nasdaq: FRMI) announced that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality granted preliminary approval for 6 GW of clean natural gas power on Project Matador's planned 11 GW HyperGrid campus in the Texas Panhandle.
The approval, subject to a formal meeting and public input, enables Fermi to site one of the world’s largest clean natural gas facilities, remove 6 GW of AI-driven demand from the public grid, and begin installing generators that are en route with initial online targets in 2026. Fermi says the campus will integrate solar, hybrid cooling, and meet federal and state air quality standards.
Fermi America (Nasdaq: FRMI) ha annunciato che la Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ha concesso una approvazione preliminare per 6 GW di energia pulita a gas naturale sul campus HyperGrid di 11 GW previsto da Project Matador nel Panhandle del Texas.
L'approvazione, soggetta a una riunione formale e al contributo del pubblico, consente a Fermi di collocare una delle più grandi strutture di gas naturale pulito al mondo, rimuovere 6 GW di domanda guidata dall'IA dalla rete pubblica e iniziare a installare generatori in viaggio con obiettivi operativi iniziali nel 2026. Fermi afferma che il campus integrerà energia solare, raffreddamento ibrido e rispetterà gli standard federali e statali sulla qualità dell'aria.
Fermi America (Nasdaq: FRMI) anunció que la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas concedió una aprobación preliminar para 6 GW de energía limpia con gas natural en el campus HyperGrid de 11 GW planificado por Project Matador en el Panhandle de Texas.
La aprobación, sujeta a una reunión formal y aportes del público, permite a Fermi ubicar una de las instalaciones de gas natural más limpias del mundo, eliminar del 6 GW de demanda impulsada por IA de la red pública y empezar a instalar generadores que están en camino con objetivos iniciales de puesta en marcha en 2026. Fermi afirma que el campus integrará energía solar, refrigeración híbrida y cumplirá con las normas federales y estatales de calidad del aire.
Fermi America (Nasdaq: FRMI)는 텍사스 주 환경 품질위원회가 프로젝트 매타도르(Project Matador)가 계획한 11 GW HyperGrid 캠퍼스에서 6 GW의 청정 천연가스 전력에 대해 예비 승인을 부여했다고 발표했습니다. 이는 텍사스 팬핸들에 위치합니다.
정식 회의 및 공개 의견 수렴에 따른 이 승인으로 Fermi는 세계에서 가장 큰 청정 천연가스 시설 중 하나를 부지할 수 있고, 공공 전력망에서 6 GW의 AI 주도 수요를 제거하며, 초기 온라인 목표가 있는 발송 중인 발전기를 설치하기 시작할 수 있습니다 2026년이 됩니다. Fermi는 캠퍼스가 태양광, 하이브리드 냉방을 통합하고 연방 및 주의 대기질 기준을 충족할 것이라고 말합니다.
Fermi America (Nasdaq: FRMI) a annoncé que la commission texane pour la qualité de l'environnement a accordé une approbation préliminaire pour 6 GW d'électricité propre au gaz naturel sur le campus HyperGrid de 11 GW prévu par Project Matador dans le Panhandle du Texas.
L'approbation, sous réserve d'une réunion formelle et de contributions publiques, permet à Fermi de situer l'une des plus grandes installations de gaz naturel propres au monde, de retirer 6 GW de demande alimentée par l'IA du réseau public et de commencer à installer des générateurs en transit avec des objectifs opérationnels initiaux en 2026. Fermi affirme que le campus intégrera l'énergie solaire, le refroidissement hybride et respectera les normes fédérales et étatiques de qualité de l'air.
Fermi America (Nasdaq: FRMI) gab bekannt, dass die Texas Commission on Environmental Quality eine vorläufige Genehmigung für 6 GW saubere Erdgasanlage auf dem geplanten 11 GW HyperGrid Campus von Project Matador im texanischen Panhandle erteilt hat.
Die Genehmigung, vorbehaltlich einer formellen Sitzung und öffentlicher Anhörung, ermöglicht es Fermi, eine der weltweit größten sauberen Erdgasanlagen zu errichten, 6 GW an KI-gesteuerter Nachfrage aus dem öffentlichen Netz zu entfernen und damit zu beginnen, Generatoren zu installieren, die sich auf dem Weg befinden, mit ersten Online-Zielen im 2026. Fermi erklärt, dass der Campus Solarenergie, Hybridkühlung integriert und die bundesweiten und landesweiten Luftqualitätsstandards erfüllen wird.
Fermi America (Nasdaq: FRMI) أعلنت أن لجنة جودة البيئة في تكساس منحت الموافقة الأولية لـ6 جيغاواط من الطاقة النظيفة بالغاز الطبيعي في حرم HyperGrid بقدرة 11 جيغاواط الذي يخططه مشروع ماتادور في باينهاندل بتكساس.
وتخضع الموافقة، شرط اجتماع رسمي وتلقي آراء الجمهور، لتمكين فِرمي من إقامة واحد من أكبر مرافق الغاز الطبيعي النظيف في العالم، وإزالة 6 GW من الطلب المعزز بالذكاء الاصطناعي من الشبكة العامة، وبدء تركيب مولدات في الطريق مع أهداف تشغيل ابتدائية في 2026. وتقول فِرمي إن الحرم سيُدمج الطاقة الشمسية، والتبريد الهجين، وسيلتزم بمعايير جودة الهواء الفدرالية والولائية.
- Preliminary approval for 6 GW of power
- Project Matador planned as an 11 GW private HyperGrid campus
- Initial gas generators expected online in 2026
- Removal of 6 GW peak demand from the public grid
- TCEQ approval is preliminary and subject to formal meeting
- Approval requires ongoing public input before final permits
Insights
Preliminary TCEQ approval for 6 GW advances Project Matador materially but remains conditional and subject to public process.
Fermi America's Project Matador gains a regulatory step that allows construction and commissioning of the first 6 GW of generation capacity, reducing public‑grid load as the campus builds toward 11 GW. The approval positions the private HyperGrid model to supply dedicated power for high‑density compute while integrating planned solar and hybrid cooling to limit emissions and water use.
The approval is explicitly preliminary and contingent on a formal TCEQ meeting and public input, so timelines and final permit conditions may change. The announcement cites equipment en route and an expected online date in
Watch for the TCEQ final decision after the public comment period and any attached emissions or monitoring requirements, expected before commercial commissioning in
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Texas Leading the Way as the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Grants Preliminary Approval of Fermi America's Clean Air Permit, Relieving Consumers Nationwide from Shouldering Voracious Power Needs of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Permitting the First 6 GW of an 11 GW Campus will Clear the Path for Fermi America to Build One of the Largest Clean Natural Gas Projects in the World
- 6 GW of Clean Energy, Enough to Power New York City, to Be Removed from Public Grid Demand, Empowering National Security While Protecting American Pocketbooks
- Fermi Site is the Go-To for Companies Seeking to Protect Consumers from Rising Utility Costs, While Ensuring Low Emissions
The approval — subject to a formal meeting and ongoing process for public input — places
Understanding that
Fermi's, the federal government's, and
"The era of burdensome permitting processes stalling critical infrastructure is over," stated Texas Tech University System Board of Regents Chairman Cody Campbell. "Project Matador aligns directly with President Donald J. Trump's Executive Orders on energy security and AI leadership. This creates an unprecedented opportunity for public and private sectors to work together to strengthen the grid, protect taxpayers, and secure America's AI future—without delay. With Governor Abbott's leadership and TCEQ's accelerated work on next-generation power and responsible, timely regulation, while ensuring low-emission projects,
Co-Founder of Fermi America and former
As Fermi America's clean natural gas project comes online, 6 GW of power demand will not have to be drawn from the
"Hardworking Americans are tired of watching electricity costs rise while the grid ages," added Toby Neugebauer, CEO and Co-Founder of Fermi America. "At Fermi, our private grid model ensures that the growing demand for AI is met privately — freeing up power on the public utilities to serve homes, schools, hospitals, and small businesses as intended. Together with our partners, we're building one of the cleanest, most efficient power fleets in the world, driven by American innovation — without asking taxpayers to foot the energy bill for the world's largest, highest-margin companies."
Fermi America plans to integrate zero emissions solar into its power supply plan and utilize the latest technology and hybrid cooling systems, ensuring protection of air quality and water conservation. Additionally, Fermi's air quality analysis shows that the project meets all federal and state air quality, odor and health effect standards, ensuring that air quality is protective of all
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