Energy company NorthWestern agrees to a plan of action for supporting Quantica's data center project in Montana.
Montana is set to witness a significant step forward in its tech sector with the proposed data center development by Quantica Infrastructure. The project, under the affiliate Big Sky Digital Infrastructure (BSDI), is a 5,000-acre campus near Billings, Montana.
The project aims to integrate site development, renewable energy generation, battery storage, and high-speed fiber connectivity to support AI and cloud computing workloads. NorthWestern Energy, a provider of essential energy infrastructure and services, has signed a letter of intent to provide up to 1,000 megawatts of power for the project.
Construction of the data center is scheduled to begin in 2026, contingent on regulatory reviews, permitting, and infrastructure development. Initial electric service is expected to start the same year, with the planned expansion targeting 1 gigawatt capacity by 2030.
NorthWestern Energy is currently conducting a transmission study to assess how best to meet Quantica's energy needs. The collaboration between NorthWestern Energy and Quantica Infrastructure is expected to create meaningful employment opportunities and improvements in telecommunications and power infrastructure for Montanans.
The project will initially support 500 megawatts of renewable power and battery storage, expanding to 1 gigawatt by around 2030. Quantica Infrastructure, a company that delivers integrated digital infrastructure solutions for AI, hyperscale, and data center operators across the U.S., is not directly mentioned in the previous bullet points.
For more information about Quantica Infrastructure, visit quanticainfra.com. NorthWestern Energy has provided service in South Dakota and Nebraska since 1923 and in Montana since 2002.
Quantica Infrastructure is backed by EnCap Investments, a leading provider of growth capital to the independent sector of the U.S. energy industry since 1988. Contact details for Quantica Infrastructure Media Contact are available at iMiller Public Relations at (914) 315-6424 or [email protected].
NorthWestern Energy is committed to innovation, economic development, and delivering high-quality energy services. Initial electric service could begin as early as 2026, and the expected expansion to full Phase 1 of the data center development is 2030. For investor relations, contact Travis Meyer at (606) 978-2967 or [email protected].
This development is expected to mark the largest data center in the state, potentially supporting the substantial energy needs of this large-scale digital infrastructure project. The project is poised to attract new investment to Montana, bolstering its economy and tech sector.
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