Algoma Steel and Red Jar Energy Partners have proposed a massive AI data center in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, targeting an operational start date of October 1, 2029.
The joint venture has initiated early technical evaluations with Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to assess power requirements and secure grid access. However, the project's timeline and specific development phases remain subject to local regulatory approvals, the evolving Ontario Data Center Playbook framework, and a municipal moratorium on data center construction pending a formal city planning policy.
| Distance | Site | About |
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| 0.93 miles | Urbacon Sault Ste Marie |
Urbacon Data Centre Solutions marketed a 30,000 sq ft data centre in Sault Ste. Marie from 2016. It was never built.
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| 3.65 miles | Energy Data CenterInterested in this information?Contact us | Data center facility details are available on request.Interested in this information?Contact us |
| 3.67 miles | Enterprise Data CenterInterested in this information?Contact us | Data center facility details are available on request.Interested in this information?Contact us |
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