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Developer outlines Skybox data center plans for San Angelo, addresses water, noise and power concerns
Summary
Emergent representatives described a proposed Skybox data center campus in San Angelo, saying closed‑loop cooling limits water use (comparable to about 12 homes annually for a 4.5 million sq ft campus), generators are tested about 30 minutes a month, and that the project’s buildout depends on AEP and ERCOT grid upgrades. Mayor Tom Thompson invited further community sessions.
Emergent, the developer behind the proposed Skybox data center campus, told San Angelo leaders and residents on Saturday that the project would rely on closed‑loop cooling, produce limited exterior noise with modern equipment, and require significant grid upgrades before full buildout.
Mayor Tom Thompson opened the briefing and said the city has resolved zoning matters and is now focused on resource and community impacts. "My name is Tom Thompson, the mayor of the city of San Angelo," he said, and asked the developer to explain expected water usage and other impacts.
Representatives described the technical approach and community commitments. An Emergent representative said the company uses closed‑loop systems rather than open evaporative cooling: "Our 4 and a half million square feet will use about equal to what 12 homes uses annually." The developer added that…
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