Anthropic leases the first phase of EverWind’s Nova Scotia data centre
Anthropic will lease the first phase of EverWind’s planned Point Tupper data centre in Nova Scotia for at least 20 years. The two-phase project targets 420 megawatts of capacity, with initial completion planned for late 2027. Grid-connection studies, projected water use and negotiations over Mi’kmaw ownership remain part of the development’s local infrastructure agenda.
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Anthropic takes a long-term lease in Point Tupper
Anthropic, developer of the Claude AI assistant, has agreed to lease capacity in EverWind’s planned data centre at Point Tupper in Nova Scotia, Canada. EverWind owns and develops the campus. The first phase will be leased by Anthropic for at least 20 years, placing the company’s computing operations in a project being prepared in Cape Breton.[1], [2]
The first phase targets 95 megawatts by late 2027. A second phase would add 325 megawatts in 2028, taking the planned total to 420 megawatts. Land preparation has begun, and EverWind hopes to start foundations before winter.[1]
Initial power comes from the existing grid
Nova Scotia’s existing generating capacity is approximately 3,000 megawatts. EverWind says the first phase will use the existing grid while wind projects are developed. Connection studies remain underway, and project companies are expected to meet the necessary connection and grid-upgrade costs. The planned wind developments will follow the first phase’s targeted opening.[1]
Water use and Mi’kmaw ownership enter local talks
Cooling is designed around a closed water-and-glycol loop. EverWind projects daily water use of 100,000 litres for the first phase and 500,000 litres for both phases. A consortium representing Mi’kmaw communities is negotiating a 9 per cent stake. Thomas Arnason McNeil of the Ecology Action Centre, an environmental organisation, is seeking scrutiny of environmental effects and risks to electricity customers; EverWind’s Trent Vichie argues the development can support rural careers.[1]
