Genesis Digital Assets (GDA), one of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining companies, has announced plans to expand its recently launched data center in Texas to 400 megawatts. The ambitious second phase highlights GDA’s commitment to Texas as a mining hub, leveraging the state’s renewable energy and innovation-friendly policies.
GDA The Rowdy data center in Vernon currently operates at 60 MW, powered by an Oklaunion substation. The site benefits from significant local wind energy and is located near the city of Vernon in Wilburger County.
The data center uses grid power combined with renewable energy sources for its operations. “GDA’s business is a natural fit for the Oklahoma Power Plant,” said Tom Walker, chairman of OPS. “This project clearly demonstrates that Bitcoin mining is creating entirely new dynamics for the energy industry.”
The Rowdy Data Center is repurposing the retired Oklaunion power plant, bringing back dozens of jobs lost when the plant closed in 2020. To date, GDA operations have generated 12 permanent jobs and 150 construction jobs.
“Texas has emerged as a leading hub for local support and renewable energy sources, and the Rowdy Data Center is a particularly important location for our operations,” said GDA CEO Andre Kim.
The company aims to enhance the strength and durability of the Bitcoin network by expanding and innovating mining infrastructure and leveraging renewable energy sources.
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