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The Sydney Morning Heraldworld4 days ago
Australian Prime Minister Outlines National Rules for Data Centres
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered a speech at the University of Sydney calling for national regulation of data centres. The address addressed community concerns over energy and water use. Details of proposed legislation remain pending.
winnipegfreepress.comworld5 days ago
Tourmaline Subsidiary Proposes Natural Gas Data Centre in Alberta
Emerald Energy Technologies plans a power plant and data centre on Crown land near Edson that would use 150 million cubic feet of gas daily to generate one gigawatt. The project could cost up to $20 billion and create up to 560 permanent jobs if approved.
politics6 days ago
Australia Proposes Criminal Penalties for Major Companies Over Modern Slavery
The government on 16 July 2026 put forward legislation to prosecute firms with annual revenue above $100 million that fail to prevent modern slavery in supply chains. It also detailed mandatory AI standards for data centres announced the day before.
nypost.comai8 days ago
Australian Prime Minister to Outline AI Principles
The prime minister will deliver a speech on Wednesday titled AI in Australia’s interests. The address comes as negotiations remain stalled over copyright exemptions sought by AI companies and as opposition grows to data centre projects.
moneycontrol.combusiness9 days ago
Twelve Data Centres Proposed for Northern Territory, Citing Gas, Solar and Asia Cable Links
Abc reported that companies have proposed 12 data centres in Australia's Northern Territory, citing abundant gas and solar resources plus proximity to undersea cables. The projects would require power and water supplies far exceeding current regional use. Federal and Labor party…
winnipegfreepress.comworld10 days ago
Meta to Build First Canadian Data Centre in Alberta, Drawing 970 Megawatts from Grid
Cbc reported that Meta Platforms will build a data centre valued at more than $13 billion northeast of Edmonton. The project includes $60 million in local infrastructure upgrades and power arrangements tied to a new natural gas plant.
axios.comtechnology20 days ago
Heatwaves Strain Power Grids, Rail Systems and Data Centres
Record temperatures in June 2026 caused transformer failures, hospital IT outages and rail equipment stress across parts of Europe and the UK. Engineers report efficiency losses in power stations, solar panels and transmission lines when temperatures exceed 27C. Infrastructure op…
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themarketherald.com.aupolitics20 days ago
Cabinet weighs AI data centre plan with copyright exemption and artist fund
An industry proposal before cabinet would grant AI companies exemptions to use creative content in exchange for more than $50 billion in data centre investment and a $350 million annual fund for artists. Creatives have urged the government to maintain existing copyright protectio…
rte.ietechnology39 days ago
Data centres expand in Australia and globally
Australia hosts 166 data centres with capacity expected to double by 2030. Microsoft has pledged $25 billion and Amazon $20 billion in new Australian investment. Global spending by four major technology firms is projected to exceed one trillion dollars this year.
powermag.combusiness39 days ago
Approvals for new gas-fired power plants reached 25-year high in 2025
Approvals for new gas-fired power plants rose to a 25-year high last year. The United States now accounts for the majority of orders, driven by data centre demand.
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Financial Timesfinance41 days ago
Oracle plans $70 billion data centre investment over next year
The company announced a large increase in capital spending for data centres. Shares fell as much as 8 percent in after-hours trading after the firm gave flat revenue guidance.
world42 days ago
Residents sue xAI and SpaceX over power plant noise in Mississippi
Three residents filed a class action lawsuit in federal court on Tuesday alleging that a gas-fired power plant supplying xAI data centres produces constant noise that has caused emotional distress and lowered property values. The suit seeks damages and an unspecified share of pro…
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics44 days ago
Data centre investment in NSW and Victoria exceeds 2010s mining boom peak
Private spending on buildings, equipment and machinery reached nearly $300 billion over the past year in the two states. Equipment purchases alone hit record levels in the first quarter of 2026.
Japan Timestechnology50 days ago
SoftBank Pledges €75 Billion for AI Infrastructure in France
President Emmanuel Macron opened the annual Choose France investment summit on Monday at Versailles palace, where foreign investors pledged tens of billions for AI and data centre projects.
foxbusiness.comfinance54 days ago
Musk Says Anthropic Data Centre Deal Lasts 180 Days
SpaceX's IPO filings described the arrangement as a three-year agreement. Elon Musk stated on social media that the deal runs for 180 days.
rte.ieworld55 days ago
UK Firm Pure Data Centres to Sell Carbon-Removal Credits to Cloud Providers
Pure Data Centres, backed by Oaktree, will launch a platform offering carbon-removal credits. The credits target large cloud-computing providers seeking to offset emissions.
world57 days ago
Residents Protest Gas-Fired Power Plants for Data Centres in NSW Southern Highlands
More than 200 people attended a protest against three proposed gas-fired power stations near Moss Vale. Sydney-based Nakar Property and its subsidiary Cloud Carrier plan to build the plants to supply electricity to existing and future data centres.
themarketherald.com.auworld59 days ago
Victoria Data Centre Growth Raises Need for Gas-Fired Power
Electricity demand from data centres in Victoria nearly doubled between early 2025 and early 2026. Forecasts show the state grid will require additional gas-fired generation capacity through the 2030s.
en.globes.co.ilai65 days ago
U.S. Start-Up Develops Floating Data Centres Powered by Wave Energy
Panthalassa, an Oregon-based company, is developing autonomous floating data centres that generate electricity from waves. The platforms aim to provide carbon-free computing in international waters without grid connections.
Financial Timesfinance65 days ago
DayOne Considers Dual IPO in Singapore and United States
Data centre operator DayOne is exploring a dual listing in Singapore and the U.S. The company aims to raise about $5 billion under new Singapore rules designed to attract Asian listings.
nerdwallet.comtechnology71 days ago
Canada Partners with Telus to Build New AI Data Centres in Vancouver and Kamloops
Federal government and Telus partnership will expand existing Kamloops facility and build two new Vancouver sites, with first facilities online later this year. Projects emphasize clean energy, water recycling and data sovereignty. B.C. Green Party Leader Emily Lowan calls for mo…
The Timesai75 days ago
Anthropic Secures 300MW Computing Deal with SpaceX’s Colossus Data Center
Dario Amodei forecast the first one-person $1 billion company by the end of 2026 while announcing new releases and a major computing deal with SpaceX. The agreement provides Anthropic with 300 megawatts from the Colossus 1 data centre in Memphis. Elon Musk said he was impressed b…
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thehindu.comfinance89 days ago
OpenAI Halts UK Data Centre Project Pending Energy and Regulatory Conditions
OpenAI has paused its Stargate data centre project in northeast England, citing energy costs and regulations. Oxford economist Professor Sir Dieter Helm highlighted this as part of broader UK de-industrialization, including refinery closures. The government defends its clean ener…