'Hyperscale' data centre planned for remote Northern Territory

A colossal 'hyperscale' data center, known as 'Project Ares,' is slated for development in a remote part of Australia's Northern Territory. The ambitious project is being spearheaded by Energy North, with plans to establish the facility on Murranji Station, located within the Barkly Region.

The sheer scale of the proposed data center is underscored by its planned footprint: a vast 19,150 hectares. This development is part of a larger trend, as the Northern Territory is attracting significant interest from the tech industry, with as many as 12 other proponents reportedly eyeing the region for similar data center initiatives.

The selection of Murranji Station for such a significant technological infrastructure project highlights the strategic considerations for large-scale data operations, likely involving factors such as land availability, potential for expansion, and possibly energy resources in this remote locale.