Monday, 2 November, 2026
Project Ares Grounded: 1GW Data Center Hits Regulatory Roadblock
By TechShots Studio
Energy North has scrapped its June 2028 operational target for "Project Ares"—a massive 1-gigawatt outback data center in Australia's Northern Territory. The setback follows a decision by the local environment regulator to suspend its assessment timeline while seeking guidance from federal authorities on broader national artificial intelligence and infrastructure policies.
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