Kilby Power Plant and Data Center will be located near Pecos in Reeves County Texas.
Reeves County is avoiding an imminent municipal day-zero water crisis, as local aquifers are holding steady amidst improved rainfall. However, the region faces severe long-term water supply threats due to prolonged Permian Basin industrial usage, which continues to spark regional competition and spur critical updates to groundwater management policies.
Texas is facing an unprecedented problem due to water scarcity. A 2026 analysis by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) estimates that Texas communities need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to avert severe shortages and accommodate rapid industrial and residential growth. That's 174 BILLION, with a B.
Hopefully Microsoft and Kilby provide plenty of B's.
Kilby Power Plant and Data Center will be located near Pecos in Reeves County Texas.
Reeves County is avoiding an imminent municipal day-zero water crisis, as local aquifers are holding steady amidst improved rainfall. However, the region faces severe long-term water supply threats due to prolonged Permian Basin industrial usage, which continues to spark regional competition and spur critical updates to groundwater management policies.
Texas is facing an unprecedented problem due to water scarcity. A 2026 analysis by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) estimates that Texas communities need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to avert severe shortages and accommodate rapid industrial and residential growth. That's 174 BILLION, with a B.
Hopefully Microsoft and Kilby provide plenty of B's.
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