Tynergy Decision Delayed, Fresno Awaits Semiconductor Project and Jobs
Two years after a high profile announcement and a $15 million California Competes award, Tynergy has not chosen a final Fresno site, leaving more than 500 promised jobs in limbo. The delay matters because the proposed semiconductor and energy storage facilities would reshape local manufacturing, training programs, and water demand in a region already stressed by drought.
As of November 24, 2025 Tynergy, LLC has not finalized a site in Fresno, prolonging uncertainty over what was billed in late 2023 as one of the Valley's largest economic development wins. The Wyoming based subsidiary of Indonesia based Mirah Green had pledged to build two facilities here, create more than 500 jobs with starting salaries around $70,000 and received a $15 million California Competes award to support the move. Local officials and economic developers say the project remains a potential turning point for attracting CHIPS Act era investment, but the final decision rests with Tynergy.
Will Oliver, president and CEO of the Fresno County Economic Development Corp., confirmed Tynergy's status and framed the project within the county's broader strategy. “Tynergy has not yet made a final decision on a Fresno location, but the project continues to align with our broader semiconductor and CHIPS Act strategy,” he said. He added that work is continuing on local readiness. “Meanwhile, we’re building out workforce initiatives like the new Central Valley FAME chapter to ensure local talent is prepared for advanced manufacturing opportunities.”
Even without a binding commitment, Fresno County has accelerated workforce training to capture semiconductor supply chain jobs should Tynergy or other firms locate here. Workforce leaders describe a continuum of training from short term manufacturing generalist programs to the FAME apprenticeship at Reedley College and intensive welding certification courses, along with employer led pathways intended to move residents into higher paying manufacturing careers. These programs aim to translate a promised payroll base of more than $70,000 starting wages into durable local income and tax receipts.
Water is the central constraint. Semiconductor fabrication and wafer processing are water intensive, and the Central Valley faces chronic drought, overdrafted aquifers and intense competition from agriculture. Local officials stress that any new industrial development must adopt world class water efficiency and cannot add undue pressure on existing supplies. How Tynergy plans to source imported silica, manage water use and site operations will be critical to whether Fresno secures the investment.
The outcome will test the Valley's ability to convert federal subsidies and local workforce investments into permanent advanced manufacturing jobs. For now county leaders continue to prepare infrastructure and training, while awaiting a binding site decision from Tynergy that could reshape Fresno's economic landscape.
