Canadian data center operator Beacon Data Centers has committed USD 6 billion to develop a large-scale facility in Mobile County, Alabama, marking one of the most significant digital infrastructure investments the state has seen.

The project, named the Calvert Infrastructure Hub, will be built on a 650-acre lot in Mobile County, with the data center infrastructure itself occupying 95 acres. The remaining land will be preserved as wooded buffer and open space.

Project Scale and North American Pipeline

The Alabama commitment adds to what Beacon Data Centers describes as a growing North American pipeline that now encompasses over ten campuses and approximately 6 gigawatts of planned capacity.

The company's footprint spans multiple locations across the United States and Canada, including sites in Alberta, New Brunswick, Texas, California, and Ohio.

Once operational, the Calvert Infrastructure Hub will consist of two data center buildings designed to support cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital communications, and other online services. Construction is currently in its planning and engineering phase, with completion of the first building anticipated in 2027.

Site Selection Driven by Land, Workforce, and Power Access

Beacon Data Centers identified the Alabama location based on three primary factors: the availability of industrial land, the region's workforce, and proximity to power sources.

Power for the facility will be sourced from Alabama Power, and Beacon has stated the project will not affect power supply or pricing for residents of Mobile County.

The company has also committed to covering all energy and infrastructure costs associated with connecting the facility to the grid, including any necessary upgrades and extensions.

One of the more distinctive aspects of the Calvert Infrastructure Hub is its planned operation without diesel backup generators, a design decision that sets it apart from some of Beacon's other projects.

The company says this approach will eliminate on-site diesel emissions as well as generator noise. Additional noise mitigation measures include a 1,000-foot setback from the property line and further noise buffers around the site.

Closed-Loop Cooling and Environmental Design

The facility's cooling strategy is also designed with environmental impact in mind. Rather than relying on evaporative cooling, the Calvert Infrastructure Hub will use a closed-loop water cooling system.

Beacon says this approach minimizes the project's impact on the local water supply, addressing concerns that have become increasingly prominent as large-scale data centers draw scrutiny over water consumption.

The preservation of a significant portion of the 650-acre site as wooded buffer and open space further reflects what the company describes as an effort to limit the project's environmental footprint on the surrounding Mobile County landscape.

Jobs and Economic Impact

Beacon Data Centers projects that the development will generate 1,000 construction jobs during the build phase and up to 250 permanent operational positions once the hub is active.

The company characterizes these operational roles as quality jobs, though specific details on compensation or skill requirements were not disclosed.

Alabama's Expanding Data Center Market

The Beacon investment arrives as Alabama continues to attract digital infrastructure projects at a growing pace.

The state has drawn interest from major technology companies, including Google and Meta, with its combination of affordable land, abundant energy resources, and favorable tax regulations cited as key advantages for operators evaluating site options.

According to data compiled by Cleanview as of July 2026, Alabama currently has 13 operational data centers with a combined capacity of 764 megawatts.

An additional 14 planned facilities are expected to more than triple that figure, pushing statewide capacity to 2,704 megawatts.

The specific capacity contribution of the Calvert Infrastructure Hub to Alabama's total has not been disclosed by Beacon Data Centers.

The scale of investment being directed into the state underscores a broader national trend in which operators are moving beyond established coastal and Sunbelt markets to secure large parcels of industrial land with reliable power access.

Alabama's position in that landscape appears to be strengthening, with the Beacon commitment representing one of the largest single-project pledges the state has recorded in the data center sector.