AI data centres in N.L.? The door is 'open for business,' says energy minister
The door is ‘open for business,’ says energy ministerThe provincial government has been approached by companies looking to develop AI data centres. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has indicated it remains open to proposals. The CBC’s Darrell Roberts looks at the latest and offers an update on an existing project.Big investment — and big pushbackData centres have existed for years, but demand has spiked as the AI industry has accelerated.“These are products that are really computationally intensive.
- ▪The door is ‘open for business,’ says energy ministerThe provincial government has been approached by companies looking to develop AI data centres.
- ▪The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has indicated it remains open to proposals.
- ▪The CBC’s Darrell Roberts looks at the latest and offers an update on an existing project.Big investment — and big pushbackData centres have existed for years, but demand has spiked as the AI industry has accelerated.“These are products tha
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Nfld. & LabradorAI data centres in N.L.? The door is ‘open for business,’ says energy ministerThe provincial government has been approached by companies looking to develop AI data centres. Energy Minister Lloyd Parrott says the province is open for business, though some experts urge caution.Provincial government has been approached by companies looking to develop AI data centres, says spokespersonDarrell Roberts · CBC News · Posted: Sep 29, 2026 4:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: September 29PlayListen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.An aerial view of the TOR1X0 data centre under construction in Toronto.
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