KPO related news stories, page-265

Thanks Surandy. Good to see some media attention out there.

For those who want see who Rocky View County are also engaged with, check out the summary below of all four companies mentioned in the article (NB summary is courtesy of Chat GPT and has not been fact checked)...

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In Rocky View County, Alberta, four companies—Beacon AI, Kineticor, Kalina Power, and Wild Rose Power Hub—are advancing significant data center projects. Here's an overview of each, highlighting their strategies and how they compare:

Beacon AI

• Project Scale & Investment: Beacon AI is developing a 946-acre data center campus near Indus, east of Calgary, with a planned capacity of 400MW. The project includes a CA$4 billion investment and features an on-site solar farm. (Baxtel)

• Expansion Plans: Beyond Indus, Beacon AI is planning additional 400MW sites in High River, Parkland County, and Strathcona County, aiming for a total of 1.2GW across Alberta. (Data Center Dynamics)

• Development Approach: The company employs a "shell-first" strategy, constructing scalable infrastructure that can be rapidly outfitted with the latest technology. They have secured over 1,600 acres of land with optimal connectivity and have 2GW of load capacity registered with a regional utility. (Data Center Dynamics)

Kineticor

• Project Overview: Kineticor, in partnership with Pembina Pipeline, is developing the Greenlight Electricity Centre—a combined 1,800MW gas-fired power generation facility and data center complex in Alberta's Industrial Heartland. The facility is designed with carbon capture readiness and will be developed in modular phases of approximately 450MW each. (Kineticor)

• Company Background: Established in 2013, Kineticor specializes in developing, managing, and operating power generation facilities across Canada, with a portfolio exceeding 2,700MW. (Kineticor)

Kalina Power

• Project Focus: Kalina Power is proposing a gas-fired power generation facility with carbon dioxide capture capabilities, co-located with an AI data center in Rocky View County. The project aims to integrate advanced power generation technology with data center operations. (Rocky View Meetings)

• Development Stage: Rocky View County Council has directed administration to work with Kalina on drafting an Area Structure Plan Terms of Reference, indicating early-stage planning and collaboration with local authorities. (Rocky View County)

Wild Rose Power Hub

• Project Details: The Wild Rose Power Hub is a proposed hyperscale-level data center project near Langdon, Alberta. While specific details are limited, the project is in the proposal stage and has been presented to the Rocky View County Public Presentation Committee. (Rocky View Meetings)

Comparative Summary

Company	Power Capacity	Energy Source	Development Stage	Notable Features
Beacon AI	400MW/site	Solar & grid-connected	Advanced Planning	Multiple sites; shell-first design; large-scale
Kineticor	1,800MW	Gas with carbon capture	Planning	Modular development; partnership with Pembina Pipeline
Kalina Power	Not specified	Gas with CO₂ capture	Early Planning	Integration of advanced power tech with data center
Wild Rose Hub	Not specified	Not specified	Proposal Stage	Hyperscale focus; limited public information

Each company brings a unique approach to data center development in Rocky View County. Beacon AI is notable for its large-scale, multi-site strategy with renewable energy integration. Kineticor leverages its expertise in power generation to support data center operations. Kalina Power focuses on integrating advanced power generation technologies with data centers. Wild Rose Power Hub's plans are less defined publicly but indicate interest in hyperscale data center development.