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January 23, 2026
A former Trump official wants to build a massive data center in a remote corner of Greenland. Will it work?
Construction is yet to begin on the facility, but it's aiming to hit a capacity of 1.5 gigawatts by the end of 2028.
TL;DR
- A former U.S. President Donald Trump administration official, Drew Horn, is leading a multi-billion-dollar data center project in Greenland.
- The project aims to be operational at 300 MW by mid-2027, with expansion to 1.5 GW by the end of 2028.
- The data center will be built in the Kangerlussuaq area, leveraging Greenland's low temperatures for 'free cooling'.
- Financing is secured for half of the initial and final phases, contingent on meeting key milestones like securing permits.
- The project plans to use liquefied natural gas barges for initial power and a hydroelectric facility for future phases.
- GreenMet, the company providing strategic support, was co-founded by former Trump associates George Sorial and Keith Schiller.
- The project faces challenges including logistical hurdles in the Arctic, securing land and permits, and geopolitical sensitivities surrounding U.S. interest in Greenland.
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