Drax Group announces strategic partnership for GW-scale data centre
BAM•Drax Group signed a partnership to develop an AI data centre at Drax Power Station. Phase 1 targets up to 100 MW and operation from Q1 2028, while Brookfield estimates total potential investment could exceed £20 billion, including semiconductor chips.
1. Phased development
The partnership’s first phase targets up to 100 MW of capacity, with operations planned from Q1 2028. Phase 2 aims to add 500 MW between 2028 and 2031.
2. Potential investment
Brookfield estimates total potential investment, including semiconductor chips, could exceed £20 billion, with an initial £2.5 billion as part of Phase 1.
