TeraWulf Expands Infrastructure Platform with Acquisition of 1+ GW Eastern Kentucky HPC Campus
Rhea-AI Summary
TeraWulf (Nasdaq: WULF) acquired the 1+ GW “Muskie Data Campus,” a hyperscale AI and HPC development site in Eastern Kentucky. The campus is expected to support over 1 GW of data center capacity, with 500 MW targeted to begin ramping in 2H 2028 and another 500 MW in 2H 2030.
Located in EastPark Industrial Park with 285 acres under control, Muskie features a planned 345 kV substation tied to a 765 kV network and long-term energy agreements, aiming to accelerate time-to-power and expand TeraWulf’s Kentucky digital infrastructure footprint.
Positive
- Acquisition of Muskie Data Campus supporting over 1 GW of capacity
- Initial 500 MW targeted to begin ramping power in 2H 2028
- Additional 500 MW targeted for delivery in 2H 2030
- Approximately 285 acres of land controlled for hyperscale development
- Long-term energy service and transmission agreements executed at closing
- Second major Kentucky campus alongside existing 480 MW Justified Data site
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – WULF
In the May 26 session, WULF gained 10.34%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +10.6% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 30 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Previous Acquisition Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27 | Corporate acquisition | Positive | -3.8% | Acquisition of Beowulf Electricity & Data to consolidate structure and integration. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Limited tag-specific history: the last acquisition headline on May 27, 2025 saw a -3.81% reaction despite strategic rationale.
Historically, TeraWulf’s acquisition activity, such as the Beowulf Electricity & Data deal on May 27, 2025, focused on tightening vertical integration in power and data operations. That transaction streamlined the corporate structure, added employees, and targeted cost guidance stability, yet the stock moved -3.81% over 24 hours. Today’s Muskie Data Campus acquisition similarly emphasizes power-centric digital infrastructure scale and long-term capacity build-out.
Key Terms
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New “Muskie Data Campus” establishes one of the largest scalable AI and HPC development sites in Kentucky
EASTON, Md., May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TeraWulf Inc. (Nasdaq: WULF) (“TeraWulf” or the “Company”), which owns and operates vertically integrated, next-generation digital infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of a hyperscale high-performance computing (“HPC”) development site strategically located in Eastern Kentucky (the “Muskie Data Campus”).
The acquisition meaningfully expands TeraWulf’s portfolio of large-scale, energy-advantaged digital infrastructure campuses and advances the Company’s strategy of developing shovel-ready AI and HPC sites with long-term power availability, robust transmission infrastructure, and strong community alignment.
The Muskie Data Campus, acquired from Industrial Equity Partners (“IEP”), is expected to support more than 1 gigawatt (“GW”) of data center capacity over time. Delivery of the initial 500 megawatts (“MW”) is expected to ramp beginning in the second half of 2028, with an additional 500 MW targeted for delivery in the second half of 2030.
Jake Bronstein and Michael MacDougall, speaking on behalf of IEP, said, “We have long believed the Muskie Data Campus represented a compelling opportunity for large-scale digital infrastructure development in Eastern Kentucky. We believe TeraWulf brings the infrastructure expertise, power strategy, and execution capabilities needed to realize the project’s full potential.”
Located within the 1,000-acre EastPark Industrial Park, the site includes approximately 285 acres of owned and controlled land capable of supporting hyperscale AI and HPC infrastructure, with optional adjacent acreage to support future expansion. Regional economic development leaders have identified the project as one of the most significant economic development opportunities in northeastern Kentucky in decades.
Kentucky Power, an AEP Company, is constructing a 345 kV substation connected to the existing 765 kV transmission network, providing redundant, utility-scale power infrastructure designed to support the full 1+ GW campus. Transmission infrastructure and energy service agreements were executed concurrently with the acquisition pursuant to the applicable Industrial General Service tariff structure for large loads, establishing a clear pathway to long-term, large-scale power delivery.
The site is already zoned for its intended use, with permitting activities underway and limited site work required to support data center construction. The Company believes the Muskie Data Campus provides a clear line of sight to near-term construction commencement and accelerated time-to-power relative to many competing development opportunities.
TeraWulf intends to work collaboratively with regional educational and workforce development institutions to support workforce training and long-term economic development initiatives associated with the Muskie Data Campus.
Management Commentary
“This acquisition further reinforces the strategy we discussed on our first quarter earnings call: securing and developing large-scale, power-advantaged sites capable of supporting the next generation of HPC workloads,” said Paul Prager, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TeraWulf. “As we said then, the defining constraint in this market is no longer computing hardware — it is power, transmission infrastructure, and execution certainty. The Muskie Data Campus directly aligns with that thesis.”
Prager continued, “Muskie combines scalable power, robust transmission infrastructure, development readiness, and strategic regional positioning in a way that is increasingly difficult to replicate. The campus will be purpose-built around utility-scale infrastructure, including dedicated transmission investments and long-term power delivery planning designed specifically to support hyperscale AI workloads.”
“TeraWulf is fundamentally a power infrastructure company that builds digital infrastructure, not the other way around,” added Prager. “Our ability to identify, secure, and develop sites like Muskie reflects the advantages of our integrated approach and deep experience operating complex energy infrastructure assets. Muskie further expands our multi-campus development pipeline and strengthens our ability to serve large-scale AI and HPC customers across multiple regions and power markets.”
Prager concluded, “This project also reflects an important core strategy at TeraWulf: disciplined growth. We continue to focus on sites with durable power control, scalable expansion potential, strong utility relationships, and clear pathways to commercialization. Muskie is an excellent example of that strategy in action.”
TeraWulf expects the Muskie Data Campus to serve as a transformational economic development initiative for the region, with support from the Governor’s office, local county leadership, and regional economic development authorities. The project is expected to generate substantial construction activity, long-term skilled employment opportunities, workforce development initiatives, infrastructure investment, and incremental tax revenue over time.
Along with the Company's 480 MW Justified Data campus in Hancock County, the Muskie Data Campus represents TeraWulf’s second major digital infrastructure campus in Kentucky. This further expands the Company’s presence in a state that continues to emerge as an attractive market for large-scale AI and HPC development due to its robust energy infrastructure, supportive business environment, and strong engagement from state and local stakeholders.
About TeraWulf
TeraWulf develops, owns, and operates environmentally sustainable, industrial-scale data center infrastructure in the United States, purpose-built for high-performance computing (HPC) hosting and bitcoin mining. Led by a team of veteran energy infrastructure entrepreneurs, TeraWulf is committed to innovation and operational excellence, with a mission to lead the market in large-scale digital infrastructure by serving both its own compute requirements and those of top-tier HPC clients as a trusted hosting partner.
Forward-Looking Statements
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