Image of a Yondr data center in Northern Virginia [Photo: Yondr Group]

London-based Yondr Group, a global developer, owner, and operator of hyperscale data centers, has acquired a 163-acre site in Lancaster just south of Dallas to develop a campus with the capacity to accommodate 550MW critical IT load, the company announced.

Yondr said the project marks a milestone in its U.S. expansion. Located in one of the nation’s most sought-after data center corridors, the campus is slated to break ground in 2026.

“The U.S. is a key market for Yondr’s next phase of growth, and Dallas is one of the largest and fastest-growing data center markets in the world,” newly appointed Yondr CEO Aaron Wangenheim said in a statement. “This investment in Dallas is just the beginning. Our proven ability to deliver reliable, resilient, and sustainable data center solutions at scale—backed by the strength of our investors DigitalBridge and La Caisse—positions us incredibly well to support clients in tier 1 markets where they need us.”

Yondr said the acquisition is its first announced expansion under Wangenheim, signaling an ambitious growth strategy.

Growing North American footprint

The Dallas site joins Yondr’s growing North American footprint, which includes two data centers totaling 96MW in Northern Virginia and a 27MW data center in Toronto, Canada. Yondr also said it is in advanced discussions for sites in several other tier 1 U.S. metros, as it continues to expand in Europe, where the company has existing assets in London, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam.

In addition to job creation, Yondr said the project is expected to generate “significant tax revenue” for the region and open opportunities for local suppliers and contractors throughout construction and operations.

Lancaster Mayor Clyde Hairston said his city is “delighted to welcome Yondr, a respected data center developer and operator, to Lancaster. Yondr has pledged to create full-time jobs as a result of this project and provide significant financial support for local events and community initiatives.”

“As Lancaster continues to rise as a shining star of Texas, Yondr’s investment further solidifies our city’s place on the map as a hub for innovation, infrastructure, and opportunity,” the mayor added in a statement. “We look forward to seeing their campus take shape and their impact flourish within our community.”

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