Data Centre Projects Across Alberta

A proposed mixed AI and cryptocurrency data centre southeast of Clive in Lacombe County, developed by Armada Nowlit Energy. The project proposes 19.8 MW of on-site natural-gas generation with biofuel capability and closed-loop dry cooling. It has drawn significant community concern and was the subject of a public hearing in October 2026.

Meta Platforms Inc. has received approval to construct a large-scale hyperscale data centre in Sturgeon County's Alberta Industrial Heartland. ADCW records a 250 MW Capital Power supply agreement plus an approved 932 MW dedicated natural-gas plant planned for later service. The facility is one of the largest approved data centre investments in Alberta's history, raising significant concerns about power grid strain, water consumption, and the precedent set for future hyperscale development.

A proposed data centre in Parkland County near the Sundance area, with a reported capacity of 401 MW sourced from the AESO connection project dashboard. This project does not yet appear in the ADCW verified database and was submitted by a nearby resident. Parkland County is also home to the Boreal Technology Hub — together these projects represent a significant concentration of proposed data centre load in a single rural county.

Two proposed data centre units near the Genesee generating station in Leduc County, with a combined 1.5 GW across two AESO connection requests. The existing 1,857 MW Genesee natural-gas generation site would supply power. The developer has not been publicly identified.

A proposed data centre at the Keephills generating station site in Parkland County. TransAlta would provide the site and electricity under a 230 MW initial grid-load contract. The final mix of grid power, existing generation, and any new equipment has not been confirmed.

A proposed 1 GW hyperscale data centre in Olds, AB that has been listed as inactive by the Alberta Utilities Commission. The AUC found no approved power source for the project. The ruling marks a significant decision for communities across Alberta pushing back against large-scale data centre development on agricultural land.

Data District Inc. has announced a 55 MW AI and high-performance computing facility in Olds, AB, with planned grid supply through FortisAlberta distribution. The Town of Olds is monitoring the proposal and has committed to open communication with residents as the process develops.

A hyperscale facility proposed for land north of Grande Prairie. This project was submitted by a community member and does not yet appear in the ADCW verified database. Local agricultural groups have submitted formal objections regarding water allocation.

A Beacon AI Centers proposal in Foothills County east of High River. The 400 MW campus proposes on-site generation. Part of Beacon's announced six-site Alberta portfolio totalling approximately 4.5 GW — about 44% of Alberta's 2025 average electricity demand.

A Beacon AI Centers proposal northwest of Indus in Rocky View County with 1.2 GW proposed data centre load and 1.494 GW proposed on-site natural-gas generation. One of the largest single-site proposals in Alberta. Part of Beacon's announced six-site Alberta portfolio.

A Beacon AI Centers proposal in southern Chestermere with approximately 400 MW proposed at full build. Grid supply through a transmission extension and dedicated substation is proposed. Part of Beacon's announced six-site Alberta portfolio.

A Beacon AI Centers proposal in Parkland County with a 400 MW AESO grid connection request. Part of Beacon's announced six-site Alberta portfolio totalling approximately 4.5 GW.

A Beacon AI Centers proposal approximately 7 km east of Gibbons in Sturgeon County with 800 MW proposed data centre load and 920 MW proposed on-site natural-gas generation. Part of Beacon's announced six-site Alberta portfolio.

A Beacon AI Centers proposal in Leduc County with a 400 MW AESO grid connection request. Community members have raised concerns about proximity to Saunders Lake and potential water impacts. Part of Beacon's announced six-site Alberta portfolio.

A Crusoe Energy Systems proposal in Rocky View County near Crossfield that has been withdrawn. The original concept paired the data centre with a planned natural-gas plant (170 MW original framework; 200 MW in a later portfolio). AESO lists the related 178 MW gas-generation request as cancelled.

A Crusoe Energy Systems proposal near Warburg in Brazeau County. A planned 170 MW co-located natural-gas plant would supply power, with Crusoe expected to buy power under a minimum 15-year power purchase agreement.

A Crusoe Energy Systems proposal near Lacombe in Red Deer County. A planned 170 MW co-located natural-gas plant would supply power, with Crusoe expected to buy power under a minimum 15-year power purchase agreement.

A large-scale data centre proposed approximately 3.3 km west of Carseland in Wheatland County, listed by ADCW as Goldfinch Technology Park. Air-based cooling is proposed with final equipment pending. Grid supply through AESO P3102 is proposed with on-site emergency backup. The project has also been tracked under the Northgate NXS name. The scale of this campus raises significant concerns about cumulative grid and land use impacts.

A proposed 650 MW data centre at the former Carmon Creek site approximately 40 km northeast of Peace River in Northern Sunrise County. Proposes 650 MW on-site natural-gas generation with a planned grid connection and closed-loop cooling.

An operating Hut 8 Corp cryptocurrency (ASIC compute) facility in Medicine Hat with 67 MW listed site capacity. The facility was developed with municipal electricity supply and has been in service since 2018. Hut 8 is a publicly traded digital infrastructure company with multiple Alberta sites.

An operating Hut 8 Corp cryptocurrency (ASIC compute) facility in Drumheller with 42 MW listed site capacity. Hut 8 is a publicly traded digital infrastructure company with multiple Alberta sites.

A proposed Canadian-owned AI research lab at Junction 42 Business Park in Red Deer County, 500 metres from the QEII Highway. Developer Wave Infrastructure Ltd. (parent company Wafr Technologies Ltd.) is targeting ~5 MW of critical AI compute with a claimed 1.05–1.15 PUE and up to 90% reduction in water demand compared with conventional evaporative cooling. Red Deer County is required to rezone Lot 24 under the Municipal Government Act; a public hearing process is underway. Commercial operation is targeted for Q1 2028.