RAPID CITY, S.D., June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE:BKH) today provided an update on development activity associated with a proposed 1.8-gigawatt data center project in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

The company is continuing to advance the project and is working directly with the potential large-load customer. While Crusoe is no longer the development partner for this project, the project continues to progress as planned and is tracking for service to begin in early 2028.

"We remain committed to supporting the project's data center customer and delivering the infrastructure necessary to meet their long-term energy needs," said Linn Evans, president and CEO of Black Hills Corp. "The 1.8-gigawatt project has not been paused and continues to represent a significant opportunity for the company. Our efforts remain fully directed toward successfully delivering the project."

In April 2026, the company's electric utility subsidiary in Wyoming entered into an agreement to procure long lead-time generation equipment with the prospective customer to support the project, which is expected to be served under the Wyoming utility's Large Power Contract Service Tariff. The customer has provided over $200 million in refundable contributions in aid of construction to date in support of milestone payments to secure generation equipment. Additionally, the company executed a substation agreement with the large-load customer and filed a CPCN for a substation to support the project in January 2026.

About Black Hills Corporation

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE:BKH) is a customer-focused, growth-oriented utility company with a tradition of improving life with energy and a vision to be the energy partner of choice. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, the company serves 1.37 million natural gas and electric utility customers in eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. More information is available at www.blackhillscorp.com.

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Black Hills Corp. Provides an Update on 1.8-Gigawatt Project in Cheyenne