I know there's already a TERAFAB discussion on here, but it's been around for quite a while and has become difficult to keep up with. Since things are really about to start picking up, I thought it might be helpful to start a new thread focused on the latest news and developments.

The goal of this thread is to share facts, news, and observations related to the TERAFAB project and the impact it will have on the Brazos Valley.
Things that would be great to post include:

• Official project announcements
• Construction progress
• Utility and infrastructure updates
• Road improvements
• Companies announcing relocations or expansions
• Supplier and contractor news
• Housing and commercial developments tied to future growth
• Job announcements
• Public meetings or city updates

I've been researching this project quite a bit because I'm genuinely interested in how it could shape our area over the next several years.
One topic I'm especially interested in is where the growth actually occurs. Large industrial projects often create ripple effects far beyond the facility itself. It'll be interesting to watch which parts of Bryan-College Station see the most residential, commercial, retail, and infrastructure investment as this develops.
Personally, I think the southeast side of College Station will be worth watching closely because of its location relative to the project and the amount of land available for future development. Time will tell, and that's part of what makes following this so interesting.
If you hear something, see construction activity, attend a meeting, or find a credible article, please share it here. The more eyes we have on this, the better resource this thread can become for everyone.
Let's make this the go-to place for TERAFAB updates.

I know we are still waiting on Governor Abbott's final JETI approval, but I found this interesting: ASML the company that manufactures the advanced equipment used to build semiconductor chips said during its recent earnings call that its long-term production planning already includes expected demand from TERAFAB. That doesn't guarantee anything, but it does suggest major industry players are planning as though this project is moving forward.

I would say years 3-5 is when you will see an uptick in demand which will start raising values.

Great article here:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/elon-musks-terafab-project-is-close-to-securing-more-texas-tax-breaks/ar-AA284GY8

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In late May and early June, Wit Tech LLC, which has a Palo Alto, Calif., address associated with xAI, which is owned by SpaceX, entered contracts to acquire parcels encompassing more than 6,000 acres near Gibbons Creek Reservoir in Grimes County. Even more parcels were acquired in weeks afterward, deed records show.

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You think they'll expedite I14 and I214 down Hwy 30 to support TerraFab?

Animal Eight 84 said:

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You think they'll expedite I14 and I214 down Hwy 30 to support TerraFab?

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214 is supposed to be further out than 30.

And Lake Limestone doesn't do a big dump

Bryan District Contacts and Offices

Was the JETI agreement signed?

Captn_Ag05 said:

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Was the JETI agreement signed?

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From what I read, it doesn't have to be, as long as it is not rejected. But I don't know.

Rex Racer said:

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Captn_Ag05 said:

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Was the JETI agreement signed?

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From what I read, it doesn't have to be, as long as it is not rejected. But I don't know.

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My understanding is the opposite. If the governor doesn't sign off on the agreement then it is dead. He was supposed to make a decision by the 14th but he had 7 days thereafter to transmit his decision.

If he doesn't do anything by midnight tonight, I believe the school district abatements are essentially vetoed by the governor.

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hopeandrealchange said:

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https://www.txdot.gov/projects/projects-studies/bryan/sh30-at-the-navasota-river.html

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Thanks for sharing. This 2.9 mile 4-lane bridge project ends just past the curve at CR175 (King Oaks) ... and about 5.5 miles from FM-244 overpass. If this bridge project starts in early 2027 as stated, expanding the remaining 5.5 mile SH-30 section to FM-244 (Gibbons) can't be far behind.

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I have been watching the process of relocating the waterline along Hwy. 30 that is currently progressing at a snails pace. From what I understand the new line must be operational before the old line can be removed from the new Highway dept. easement. If the waterline construction is a tell on how the entire project will be managed I would not hold my breath on an early 2027 start. I can see the construction light currently on fitch being removed and being immediately set up on 30 just about the time construction traffic for the new facility in Carlos begins. I hope Bryan and College Station are budgeting to increase their garbage truck fleets by 30%.

I'm waiting for Brazos Paving to join the two sections at Tonkaway so they aren't an accident waiting to happen. Big bump. BUT, not nearly as big as the ski slope connection for one of the bridges in the current section they're working on.

https://ftp.txdot.gov/pub/txdot/get-involved/bry/i14/101823-fact-sheet.pdf?fbclid=IwRlRTSATOB19wZG9mBWZkaWQWULCfc4wKuka87Z-dP6_wCHulOOB1I2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR607Qg_XRnvhal-T-FjaR0J0lB9K2dp9bRtGE-gp-eLtKtEoc7ImAM9Q4GBIQ_aem_8fPZ2pX70gvitYeI-77ozQ

https://www.facebook.com/share/1aASLSd3dd/?mibextid=wwXIfr

FYI. Until a schedule is released, here's what ChatGPT assembled as the most likely timeline based on comparable semiconductor fabs like TSMC Arizona, Samsung Taylor, and Intel Ohio.

Yes, please upload on Youtube or Instagram and link here!

flyguysr5 said:

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Need to update your timeline schedule. Flew over the site Sunday and the heavy earth moving equipment is already there with 200 plus acres are already cleared somewhat leveled with work continuing. If I knew how to post the video I would. Interesting is it is on the south east side of the lake accessed from Hwy 30 not at the old plant location and accessed from 244 and 171 as I expected.

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And away we go! Thanks for sharing.

Will this facility use reservoir water and the 2 coal plants on site? I believe the infrastructure is still there.

Shouldn't any excess electricity go back to the grid? If so, this will be a win-win. Even better when modular nuclear is readily available.