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Board hears details of Altigen’s ‘Jurassic Spark’ project: 1,200 acres, 250 MW initial unit, BLM pipeline talks
Summary
County officials reported that Altigen selected a site east of Wellington for a project nicknamed “Jurassic Spark” covering roughly 1,200 acres; the first unit is projected at about 250 megawatts with a long‑term goal of three gigawatts, and the developer has met the BLM to discuss a right‑of‑way for a 24‑inch high‑pressure gas pipeline from Soldier Creek.
At the economic update, the board heard details about Altigen’s proposed energy and data‑center development, nicknamed "Jurassic Spark." Staff said Altigen has selected land east of Wellington totaling about 1,200 acres and aims to build an initial 250‑megawatt gas‑fired power unit with a four‑month construction target; the company’s long‑term objective is up to three gigawatts of generation across multiple units.
Officials also reported that Altigen met with the Bureau of Land Management to discuss securing a right‑of‑way for a 24‑inch high‑pressure gas pipeline extending from the Soldier Creek area to the site. The meeting noted that if fully built out, the power infrastructure was valued at approximately $3 billion and collocated data centers could represent an additional $10 billion in private investment; board members said the high‑value tax base could benefit the local school district without a large student influx. Altigen is applying for permits for the first unit; no permit approvals were reported at the meeting.
