Anthropic to build $31.9bn datacentre in Queensland
Anthropic will build a $31.9 billion datacentre near Dalby in western Queensland. The Braemar coal-fired power station will power it.
Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, is building the Western Downs digital park near Dalby in western Queensland. The facility will cost $31.9 billion.
It is set to open next year. The Braemar coal-fired power station will power it.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli called it a major win for the state. He promised job creation and more power flowing into the grid.
The state government says it won an exemption from national rules. These rules require AI datacentres to use renewable energy.
It can rely on coal power instead. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese backed the decision.
He said Queensland is managing its own energy supply. Singapore-based Zerra DC is to build the facility.
- $31.9 billion
- Investment cost
- Near Dalby, western Queensland
- Location
- Braemar coal-fired power station
- Power source
- Zerra DC (Singapore-based)
- Developer
Why it mattersA $31.9 billion AI infrastructure investment shows major global tech commitment to Australia. It also positions Queensland as a datacentre hub for artificial intelligence.
AustraliaQueensland will gain significant job creation and must adjust its power grid to handle the datacentre's enormous electricity demand, which will affect state energy supply and costs.
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