AK · North Slope County · 69.840°N 148.500°W
Stak Energy North Slope Data Center
Stak Energy
Key facts
- Location
- AK, North Slope County
- Capacity
- 3,000 MW planned
- Powered by
- On-site natural gas generation (off-grid, new pipeline from North Slope reserves)
- Announced
- 2026-05
- Last updated
Civic impact
Economics
- Investment
- $500M
- Land
- 715 acres
Energy & water
- Energy source
- On-site gas
- On-site generation
- 3,000 MW
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
New pipeline to carry North Slope natural gas to on-site power plant. Self-contained, not connected to Alaska's statewide electrical grid.
Arctic air cooling reduces water consumption by 90%+ compared to industry norms per company. Sub-freezing average temperatures enable free air cooling.
Community sentiment
No confirmed customers or investors as of May 2026. Turbine sourcing delays (industry backlog up to 7 years) cited as major risk. Alaska-native leadership including former state DNR commissioner John Boyle. Indigenous opposition reported.
Alaska's North Slope Proposed as Home for Massive AI Data CenterStatus history
- Proposed
Alaska DNR issued preliminary best-interest finding supporting long-term state land lease for 715.4 acres; public review process initiated
Alaska's North Slope Proposed as Home for Massive AI Data Center
Location
Sources & data provenance
Reported: data based on credible news outlets or industry sources.
Last updated:
- Alaska Public MediaRetrieved:
- Anchorage Daily NewsRetrieved:
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