Meta has officially begun construction of its first Canadian data centre, marking a significant expansion of its AI infrastructure while bringing a major new electricity project to Alberta's power system.
The hyperscale campus, located in Sturgeon County, Alberta, will require 1GW of capacity once operational, making energy infrastructure one of the defining elements of the development.
Designed to support Meta's growing AI ambitions and global digital services, the project represents an investment of more than C$13bn (US$9bn) and becomes the company's 33rd data centre worldwide.
Rachel Peterson, VP of Data Centers at Meta, says the project reflects both the company's AI expansion plans and its long-term commitment to the region.
I'm proud to add Canada to our global portfolio and even more proud to call Sturgeon County and Alberta home.
