Project
Public status, announced MW and a credibility rating.
Source data
Market context
From the research workbook and cited public sources. Not a build forecast.
| Fact | Value | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verified project directory | 52 records: 30 active forward-looking + 19 operating + 3 inactive | This workbook focuses on the 30 active pipeline projects plus 3 inactive cautionary cases. | Alberta Data Centre Watch |
| Published active data-centre demand | 13.1 GW from 20 of 30 active projects | Not a forecast that all projects are built; basis varies by published project/load request. | |
| Published on-site generation | 8.0 GW from 13 active projects | Separate from data-centre load; do not add it to demand. | |
| Large-load requests as of 2026-07-30 | ~19,565 MW | Far above Alberta's current system peak, so power access is a decisive credibility filter. | Alberta.ca |
| 2025 Alberta maximum demand | ~12,800 MW | Shows the scale of the request queue relative to the existing grid. | |
| BYOG / Phase 2 context | Dedicated new generation/storage pathways prioritized; process still developing | Projects with credible behind-the-meter generation can have a strategic advantage, but still need approvals/FID. | |
| AESO Phase I large-load allocation | 1,200 MW total | Fully allocated: 970 MW GLDC and 230 MW Keephills; this is materially stronger than a request. | AESO |