COMPASS is a collaborative, data-driven forum that brings together industry, communities, and policymakers to shape the future of large-load growth through strategic siting, stakeholder engagement, and coordinated decision-making.

The platform’s mission is to provide optimized strategies for power allocation and sustainable infrastructure by applying collaborative optimization and the integrated analysis of both surface and subsurface environments. This approach ensures development aligns with key economic, environmental, and community priorities.

The consortium addresses the growing convergence of large-load sectors—data centers, oil and gas, advanced manufacturing, refining, and mining—within shared energy, water, infrastructure, and community systems.

• Forecasting industrial electricity and energy demand
• Integrated infrastructure and resource planning
• Strategic co-location and cross-sector synergy
• Community engagement, education, and workforce support
• Policy advising and regional development alignment

While the initial focus is on Texas, the framework is designed for adaptability to other regions facing similar challenges.