Project Overview

The Wonder Valley Data Center Project is a proposed data center facility developed in Northwestern Alberta. Spanning 7,000 acres, the project is expected to become the world’s largest Data Center Industrial Park in the Greenview Industrial Gateway (GIG) with a capital investment of USD 70 billion. 

Developed by Kevin O’Leary, the project is to be built in multiple phases, with a generation capacity of 7.5 GW. It is expected to be fully completed by 2030-2025. The facility comprises nearly 58 buildings and operates completely off-grid, drawing power from natural gas and geothermal sources. 

The project aims to meet the growing demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Municipal District of Greenview, Wonder Valley. Furthermore, it focuses on generating employment opportunities during its construction and operational phase. Along with it, it will bring a high-skilled workforce and strengthen the local and regional economy. 

Wonder Valley Data Center Project Location

The Wonder Valley Data Center Project is located in the Municipal District of Greenview in Northwestern Alberta, Canada. The site is chosen for its rich natural gas reserves. 

According to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Alberta has 200 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves. Wonder Valley will be developed on top of it and will receive gas for its electrical power. It is expected that Wonder Valley would be able to consume up to 12% of Alberta’s Natural Gas Supply. 

Project Background

The Wonder Valley Data Center Project, led by Kevin O’Leary, is marked as the World’s Largest AI Data Center Industrial Park. It influences Alberta’s abundant natural‑gas reserves and cold climate to build an off‑grid, power‑intensive platform for hyperscale computing and AI workloads. 

The project was officially announced on 9 December 2024 in Greenview by O’Leary and municipal district leaders, following O’Leary’s firm's signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI). 

It was signed with Greenview Industrial Gateway (GIG) for the purchase and development of thousands of acres of land within the GIG and to the south of it. 

In February 2026, O’Leary announced its expansion plan of a second “Wonder Valley”‑brand campus in Box Elder County, Utah, in the Golden Spike District, aiming for up to 7.5 GW of capacity and positioning it as a complementary hub to the Alberta site.

Initially, construction was expected to start in 2026, with Phase 1 operations beginning by 2027. By 2025, delays emerge, no finalized land purchase, no new provincial permits applied for, and no formal Indigenous consultations.

Wonder Valley Data Center Project Developer

O’Leary Ventures, the Miami-based company, leads the development process. It is a joint venture team led by Paul Palandjian, CEO of O’Leary Ventures, and Carl Agren, CEO of HPC and AI Data Centers. The venture is led by Kevin O’Leary (also known as Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank). Furthermore, it is a mega investor for the project. 

Wonder Valley Data Center Project Alberta Phase I

The Wonder Valley Data Center project, located in Alberta, is to be developed in multiple phases. Phase I of the project focuses on developing a foundational infrastructure to encourage this world’s largest AI Data Center Park upon completion. 

Situated in the Greenview Industrial Gateway near Grande Prairie, Phase I is expected to generate 1.4 GW of power off the grid, strengthening Alberta’s natural gas and geothermal resources. It will meet the demand for hyperscale data center operations, crucial for AI and large-scale data processing.

At the Pre-Construction stage, the estimated cost for Phase I development is USD 12 billion.

Wonder Valley Data Center, Utah

On 17 February 2026, O’Leary Digital Limited announced the development plan of Wonder Valley, Utah, a large-scale powered compute campus, located in the Golden Spike District of Box Elder County, Utah. It leverages access to major interstate natural gas infrastructure for reliable, scalable energy to support AI and cloud computing demands. 

It is developed by the joint venture firm between O’Leary and West GenCo LLC. West GenCo LLC is responsible for looking at the permitting and state-level regulatory coordination for the project. 

With its proximity to aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing ecosystems, Wonder Valley, Utah, benefits from major interstate natural gas infrastructure. Designed to support enterprise and mission-critical computing environments, the facility boasts secure, high-performance computing capabilities. 

O’Leary Digital has approximately 26,000 acres under development near Utah and Alberta. With an initial plan to generate 15 GW of power, each Wonder Valley campus is planned to generate 7.5 GW.

Wonder Valley Data Center, Alberta Current Status

As of March 2026, Wonder Valley Data Center Campus is in the pre-construction and permitting stage, facing notable delays. The project is nearly a year behind its initial schedule. Instead of 2026, the construction for the project is now expected to start in late 2028.

Wonder Valley Data Center Project Investment Details 

The total investment in the project over its lifetime is expected to be USD 70 billion, including necessary infrastructure, power generation facilities, data centers, and supporting structures. Phase I is estimated to cost USD 12 billion. USD 10 billion will be spent for each additional gigawatt of capacity. 

Project Scope

The following is the project scope of the Wonder Valley Data Center Project: 

• World’s Largest Data Center Park: Upon full completion of the project, the data center campus is to be the World’s Largest Data Center Industrial Park in the GIG. 
  

• Off-grid: The project operates off-grid, prioritizing high reliability. 
  

• Efficient Cooling: The facility uses stranded natural gas resources and a cold climate to achieve efficient cooling. 
  

• Sustainability Measures: These include mass-timber construction, a looped water-cooling system, and carbon-capture-enabled power.

Project Timeline

Wonder Valley Data Center Project Contractors

Benefits

The following are the benefits of the project: 

• Boosts Economy: The project will create multiple high-skilled construction and operational jobs, boosting the economy in the Greenview region. 
  

• Low-Cost Cooling: The region’s cold winters are highlighted as a natural advantage for low‑cost cooling. 
  

• Generate Tax Revenue: The project generates residential and non-residential taxes to fund community infrastructure. 
  

• Promising Generational Wealth: The data center facility makes the largest investment at USD 70 billion, making it the biggest project. This promises generational wealth, as per Premier Danielle Smith. 
  

• Energy Credibility: Off-grid 7.5 GW power ensures uninterrupted AI or cloud operations via natural gas and geothermal resources. 

Conclusion

The Wonder Valley Data Center Project is a transformative initiative that positions Alberta as a global leader in AI infrastructure. Spanning 7,000 acres, the facility has a total generation capacity of 7.5 GW. Operating completely off-grid, it comprises nearly 58 buildings and generates power from natural gas and geothermal resources. 

It is specifically designed to transform a resource-rich region (Greenview) into a global hub for AI infrastructure, attracting hyperscalers, cloud providers, and AI‑focused tenants seeking high‑power, low‑latency, and cold‑climate sites.

The project is a monumental achievement for Greenview and a crucial moment for Alberta, Canada, and North America in terms of global business investment. Wonder Valley is setting a blueprint for resilient, green data centers globally, with phase I boosting capacity to 1.4 GW (expected by 2028).

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