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Alberta Commission Rejects Synapse Data Centre Proposal

3/7/2026

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The Alberta Utilities Commission rejected Synapse Data Centre's proposal for a data centre and a 1.4-gigawatt natural gas power plant in Olds, Alberta, due to deficiencies in the application, including incomplete information and inadequate public consultation.
Public consultation began only 14 days before submission.
The public consultation failed to address key community concerns.
Synapse may reapply after addressing these issues.

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Story summary

The Alberta Utilities Commission rejected Synapse Data Centre's proposal for a data centre and a 1.4-gigawatt natural gas power plant in Olds, Alberta, due to deficiencies in the application, including incomplete information and inadequate public consultation.
Public consultation began only 14 days before submission.
The public consultation failed to address key community concerns.
Synapse may reapply after addressing these issues.