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Stay up to date with the latest from Beacon Data Centers. From new site announcements to major partnerships and development milestones, this is where we share the progress powering our rapid expansion across North America.
AI Data Center Coming to Calvert
Mobile-area alt-weekly newspaper covering the proposed Calvert Infrastructure Hub, noting its location between the ArcelorMittal steel mill and downtown Mt. Vernon.
CRC Proposes W. Kern Data Center with Dedicated Power, Closed-Loop Cooling
Mainstream local newspaper cover story detailing CRC and Beacon Data Centers' proposed 275 MW Golden Valley Technology Hub in Taft / Elk Hills, featuring on-site power generation and zero water depletion.
Alberta may see ‘gigawatt-scale’ AI data centres under construction this year
Sameh Kodsi, a manager at WSP Canada, Mike Shaw, a vice-president of business development at ATCO Energy Systems and Wes Cullum, the senior vice-president of power generation at Beacon Data Centers, took part in a panel at the Global Energy Show in Calgary on Wednesday, June 10, 2026....
‘Unprecedented’: What’s next for Alberta’s AI data centres?
Sitting next to him, David Lane, CEO of Calgary-based Beacon Data Centers, said his company is planning to make a final decision on its first project in the province in the next six months. He said his prospective customers’ needs range in size between two megawatts and 1,000 megawatts....
New National Industry Coalition Forms to Propel Canada’s Digital Infrastructure and Drive Global Competitiveness
Through united efforts, coalition members are committed to strengthening these critical digital foundations, positioning Canada to fully leverage AI-driven economic opportunities while maintaining its competitive edge in the global digital economy.
Data Centres and the Edmonton Region advantage
Alberta has long been recognized as an energy powerhouse, fueling industry across the globe. As the digital age accelerates, the Edmonton Region is uniquely positioned to harness this expertise in a new kind of infrastructure — data centres.
Data Center Dynamics: Beacon AI Center and VoltaGrid may build data center in Saint John, Canada
Beacon Data Centers and VoltaGrid may build a data center in the City of Saint John, Canada.
Canada Emerges as Global Data Center Powerhouse
Canada is rapidly transforming into a global leader in data center infrastructure, attracting billions of dollars in AI and hyperscale investments.
Beacon Data Centers Emerges from Stealth to Advance AI Data Center Development in North America
Emerging from stealth, Beacon AI is developing 1.8GW of capacity, one of the largest single-site campuses in North America. The company aims to bring several data center shell developments online by 2027.