DeSoto County, FL

DCIP DeSoto County AI Data Center

DCIP Group. Filed. 4000 MW.

Dallas based DCIP Group wants to build a natural gas powered data center complex on the site of a decommissioned power plant in rural DeSoto County, with an ultimate footprint of about 1,315 acres and a potential draw of up to 4,000 megawatts generated on site rather than from the grid. DeSoto County commissioners approved rezoning an initial 34 acre parcel in March 2026, and the company's CEO has said he expects approval of the remaining roughly 1,200 acres in the third quarter of 2026. The company promises closed loop cooling and says it will not draw from the local power grid, but residents have raised concerns about water use, noise, and pollution.

Status

Filed

Operator

Not disclosed

Applicant on record

DCIP Group

Location

, DeSoto County, FL (approximate, county seat)

Size

4000 MW, 1315 acres

Cooling

Closed loop (low water)

Utility

Not reported

First reported

2026-01

Last updated

September 24, 2026

What happens next

Still to come: public hearings, a rezoning or permit vote, and a utility interconnection agreement.

Sources

• Texas developer proposes multibillion-dollar data center to be built in rural DeSoto, Business Observer, 2026-06-26
• Developers push massive data center complex in DeSoto County amid backlash, WGCU, 2026-05-22
• Developers push massive data center complex in DeSoto County amid backlash, WSLR+Fogartyville (Suncoast Searchlight)

History

Common questions

Where is the DCIP DeSoto County AI data center?

It is in DeSoto County, FL.

Has the DCIP DeSoto County AI data center been approved?

Not yet. An application has been filed and has not been decided.

How big is the DCIP DeSoto County AI data center?

Reported size: 4000 MW, 1315 acres.

Is it near you?

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