Synapse Data Centre and Natural Gas Plant Project in Olds
Sector: Natural Gas • Location: Olds, Alberta, Canada
Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Synapse Data Center Inc. has proposed a massive data centre project consisting of ten 100-megawatt data centres and an accompanying 1,400-megawatt natural gas power plant near residential areas in Olds, Alberta. The project has raised concerns among local residents about potential health impacts, noise pollution, and emissions. The project was initially rejected by the Alberta Utilities Commission
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center, Residential
- Location
- Olds, Alberta, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Synapse Data Center Inc. has proposed a massive data centre project consisting of ten 100-megawatt data centres and an accompanying 1,400-megawatt natural gas power plant near residential areas in Olds, Alberta. The project has raised concerns among local residents about potential health impacts, noise pollution, and emissions. The project was initially rejected by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) but is currently awaiting approval on its resubmission. The AUC plans to hold an information session and a hearing later in the year to allow public participation. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Canada |
State | Alberta |
City | Olds |
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Source | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center, Residential |
Article published date | 2026-05-07 |
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