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Data Center Projects in Winkler County, Texas
Last verified: October 27, 2026 · 1 tracked project · 0 tracked records
Overview
Texas Data Center Watch tracks one data center project in Winkler County. This page was added on Oct. 19, 2026, after the tracker's Oct. 18–19 updates.
- Cipher Black Pearl data center, 11786 County Road 209, Winkler County (MRT): listed as operational / in development (sources differ on phase). Developer, per the tracker: Cipher Digital (formerly Cipher Mining) (DCD 1 · mrt.com · DCD 2).
Tracked projects
| Project | Developer | Status | Capacity / size | Investment | Key dates | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cipher Black Pearl data center, 11786 County Road 209, Winkler County (MRT) | Cipher Digital (formerly Cipher Mining) | Operational / in development (sources differ on phase) | Conflicting figures: 300 MW site (DCD, Oct 2024) vs. 'Black Pearl site totals 150MW' (DCD, Nov 2025 AWS article); both recorded | Not recorded | Oct 2024 Cipher announced the 300 MW Black Pearl site in West Texas (DCD) · MRT reported the site nearing completion at 11786 CR 209 in Winkler County · Cipher signed a ~$5.5 billion, 15-year AWS lease to deliver 300 MW in 2026 across its sites (DCD) | DCD 1 · mrt.com · DCD 2 |
Sources for each project are linked in the table. Figures labeled "company" come from the developer.
Record timeline
No dated records yet for Winkler County. The project facts above come from the sources linked in the table.
What's next
These dates come from the tracker. Texas Data Center Watch has no recorded upcoming Winkler County hearings or votes on data centers.
- Statewide permit pause: Under the Governor's Sept. 21 order halting permits sought by data centers (Governor's office), TCEQ sent its Oct. 19 compliance letter: it says permits for infrastructure directly supporting data centers are paused, pending applications are being screened, and claimed authorizations are suspended where possible (TCEQ letter). The Texas Tribune reported Oct. 20 that TCEQ says stormwater permits flagged by Public Citizen were suspended (Texas Tribune). On Oct. 21 TCEQ posted that its STEERS e-filing system for automatic authorizations is temporarily shut down so staff can check whether applications relate to data centers (TCEQ STEERS notice); the Texas Tribune reports a spokesman said applications must be physically provided (Texas Tribune, Oct. 21). The tracker doesn't show whether any project in Winkler County has a pending TCEQ permit.
Frequently asked questions
What data center projects are tracked in Winkler County, Texas? One: Cipher Black Pearl data center in 11786 County Road 209, Winkler County (MRT), listed as operational / in development (sources differ on phase).
Where does this information come from? Every fact on this page comes from the sources linked in the project table and record timeline, such as state building registrations (TDLR TABS), local government agendas and minutes, company statements and news reports. Company claims and news reports are labeled as such.
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