Atlas Power Data Center
Williston, Williams County, ND
Atlas Power Data Center is an operating data center in Williston, ND, run by a private operator. Crypto/HPC facility touted by Gov. Burgum as among world's largest; later reported to have strained the local grid and contributed to higher energy costs.
Project status
- Announced January 2022
- Permitting
- Under construction January 2022
- Operational 2022
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Community sentiment
This data center is operating.
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Latest news
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Records and documentation
North Dakota state legislation
- S3379 - Data Center Water and Energy Reporting ActRequires water and energy reporting by data centers.Download
- HB1427 - Authorization for the public service commission to regulate the siting compatibility for data centers; and to provide a penalty.Description comingDownload
Site details
- Operator
- Atlas Power
- County
- Williams County, ND
- Address
- Williston, ND
- Stage
Capacity and size: not on file
Map
Photos
RenderingPhoto: Baxtel
Aerial imageryAerial imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain)
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