Permian Basin housing in 2026: oilfield, data centers, and power plants share the same beds
2026-09-12 · Permian · oilfield
The Permian ran about 240–260 rigs in mid-2026. Demand for beds is shifting from broad drilling growth to project work: completions, midstream, turnarounds, and now data center and power plant construction around Pecos and Fort Stockton.
Pressure points
- Rents around $1,600 in Midland and $1,500 in Odessa
- Operator-announced data center and power communities near Pecos
- A projected regional worker gap of about 175,000 by 2040
What crews need
Private rooms with baths, units that hold up to dust and wind, and housing that can move. See oilfield housing and the Permian Basin page.
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