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MIDLAND, Texas - New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq:NUAI) announced Monday it has commenced Phase Two engineering for its Texas Critical Data Centers (TCDC) project in West Texas.
The Phase Two engineering will focus on detailed site planning, clearing, and infrastructure integration for the data center campus. Site clearing work is expected to begin within the next 60 days, according to a press release from the company. With negative EBITDA of $13.18 million in the last twelve months, the company’s ambitious expansion plans warrant careful monitoring.
New Era also reported progress on obtaining air permits, noting the data center is located in an air-quality attainment zone. The company is pursuing a minor source air permit, which allows up to 250 tons of emissions yearly and can typically be approved within 90 days.
TCDC plans to close on the acquisition of an additional 203 acres within 60-90 days, expanding the site to 438 contiguous acres. With this expansion, the West Texas data center campus is being designed to scale to 1 GW or above.
The project timeline includes expanding behind-the-meter power capacity and submitting a large-load interconnection application in the near term. Construction of behind-the-meter power and initial data center construction is planned for 2026, with capacity expansion beginning in 2027.
New Era also filed a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 3, 2025, describing the retirement of its outstanding convertible notes and access to its existing equity line of credit.
TCDC is a 50/50 joint venture between New Era Helium, Inc. and Sharon AI, Inc., established in 2024 to develop next-generation AI and high-performance computing infrastructure in the Permian Basin.
In other recent news, New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. has been actively addressing Nasdaq listing compliance issues. The company received a notice regarding non-compliance with the minimum market value of listed securities and has been given a deadline to regain compliance. Furthermore, New Era Energy & Digital completed Phase One engineering for its data center project in the Permian Basin, marking a significant step in its joint venture with Sharon AI, Inc. Additionally, the company has rebranded from New Era Helium to New Era Energy & Digital, reflecting its strategic shift towards digital infrastructure and integrated power assets.
In personnel news, the company amended its CEO’s employment agreement to include relocation expenses, demonstrating its commitment to leadership continuity. New Era Energy & Digital also updated its equity purchase agreement with an institutional investor, which allows the company to sell up to $75 million in common stock. This move is part of its ongoing efforts to secure financial flexibility. These developments underscore the company’s strategic initiatives and operational adjustments in the evolving energy and digital infrastructure landscape.
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