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Texas Pacific Land Corporation's stock increased significantly after announcing a strategic partnership with Bolt Data and Energy to develop large-scale data center campuses on its land in West Texas. The stock rose up to 8.3% before stabilizing at around 5.6%.

Under the agreement, Bolt raised $150 million, with Texas Pacific committing $50 million. In return, Texas Pacific will receive an ownership stake in Bolt, warrants, and the right to supply water to the data center projects.

This partnership positions Texas Pacific to play a more direct role in AI infrastructure development. The company owns approximately 882,000 acres in the Permian Basin, with revenue streams primarily from water services and oil and gas royalties.

Investor interest has grown due to speculation on Texas Pacific's potential to host data centers, particularly in light of its access to water and low-cost electricity. The collaboration aims to establish West Texas as a global hub for AI data centers.