Google backs $19B lease for Anthropic’s Kentucky AI campus
TeraWulf announced on November 4, 2026, that Google agreed to backstop lease obligations for Anthropic’s Justified Data Campus in Kentucky. The deal supports roughly $19 billion in contracted lease commitments, securing debt financing for the project. Google’s backing is tied to investment-grade ratings for Anthropic or its affiliates, with terms requiring Anthropic to use Google-approved TPUs…
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- Google backsstopped $19B lease obligations for Anthropic’s Kentucky AI campus, securing debt financing
- Anthropic’s lease covers 401 MW IT load with rent tied to phased data hall deliveries starting late 2027
- Google’s backing includes TPU restrictions, potential lease assumption, and equity acquisition on default
TeraWulf also signed a construction agreement with Fluor Enterprises for three campus buildings. The project’s financing remains contingent on debt completion, and Fluor’s guaranteed maximum pricing is still being finalized. Google’s role includes potential lease assumption or equity acquisition in case of default, with restrictions on lease termination for six years unless power consumption drops below 50%. The agreements aim to strengthen TeraWulf’s ability to secure long-term debt for the campus.
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TeraWulf Lines Up Google Backstop for Anthropic’s Kentucky AI Campus
Unite.AI · 4 November 2026
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