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Brookfield and Drax target UK AI data center with up to 1 GW by 2031

Nov 3, 2026, 3:35 AM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The deal signals a sizable, multi-year capital deployment and potential revenue/ROIC uplift for BAM's data-center platform; Drax's positive stock reaction suggests energy infrastructure synergies are valued by the market; however, BAM's near-term price movement may depend on funding steps and project milestones.

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Brookfield and Drax have agreed to co-develop a large AI data-center on the Drax Power Station estate in North Yorkshire, aiming for 100 MW at launch in 2028 and more than 1 GW by 2031. The deal contemplates an initial £2.5B investment with total capex potentially above £20B, signaling a major long-term growth opportunity for Brookfield's data-center platform as energy-intensive infrastructure scales.

  • Brookfield and Drax to develop AI data center at Drax Power Station, UK.
  • Initial 100 MW capacity by Q1 2028; 500 MW added by 2031; >1 GW later.
  • Total investment could exceed £20 billion; initial phase £2.5 billion.
  • Drax shares rose about 8.2% in early trading on the news.

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