Project Overview¶
Clean Compute NL Initiative¶
Clean Compute NL proposes developing world-class hyperscale AI data center infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador, leveraging the province's unique competitive advantages to create the world's greenest compute facility.
The Vision¶
A 100-400 MW hyperscale data center campus powered by 97% renewable hydroelectricity and cooled by an innovative supercritical CO2 ocean-floor system, achieving industry-leading efficiency with zero water consumption.
Key Value Propositions¶
1. Cleanest Power in North America¶
- 97% hydroelectric grid from Muskrat Falls and Churchill Falls
- ~3 gCO2/kWh carbon intensity (vs. 400+ for most grids)
- True 24/7 carbon-free energy - dispatchable hydro, not intermittent renewables
- No matching complexity - clean power every hour of every day
2. Revolutionary Cooling Technology¶
- Supercritical CO2 (sCO2) closed-loop ocean cooling
- PUE of 1.03-1.05 - approaching theoretical efficiency limits
- COP of 500 - effectively passive cooling (vs. 4-8 for chillers)
- Zero water consumption - no cooling towers needed
3. Competitive Economics¶
- $0.04-0.05/kWh industrial power rates
- Lowest 10-year TCO among comparable markets
- 18.4% IRR with 6.2-year payback
- $892M NPV over 20 years
4. Strategic Location¶
- <20ms to New York - serves US East Coast
- <40ms to London - transatlantic connectivity
- Submarine cable access - Hibernia Express
- Canadian data sovereignty - meets residency requirements
Technology Innovation¶
Supercritical CO2 Cooling¶
Unlike conventional data center cooling that relies on water-intensive evaporative towers, Clean Compute NL uses a closed-loop supercritical CO2 system:
- Heat Collection - sCO2 absorbs heat from server racks
- Ocean Loop - Warm sCO2 flows through 10km subsea pipe
- Passive Cooling - Cold Labrador Current (2-4°C) absorbs heat
- Return Flow - Cooled sCO2 returns to facility
Benefits: - 2-3x better heat transfer than water - 10x lower pumping energy - No freeze risk at any temperature - No corrosion or biofouling - Environmentally benign if leaked
Market Opportunity¶
Global AI Infrastructure Demand¶
- 400% growth projected by 2030
- $200B+ annual investment in data center capacity
- Sustainability mandates driving site selection
- Water scarcity concerns eliminating many locations
Hyperscaler Requirements¶
| Requirement | Clean Compute NL |
|---|---|
| 100+ MW capacity | ✅ 400 MW available |
| Clean power | ✅ 97% hydro |
| Low carbon | ✅ ~3 gCO2/kWh |
| Water efficiency | ✅ Zero consumption |
| Competitive cost | ✅ Lowest TCO |
| Network connectivity | ✅ <20ms NYC |
Project Phases¶
Phase 0: Documentation (COMPLETE)¶
- Core research and analysis
- Government proposal
- Financial modeling
- Technical specifications
Phase 1: Validation (Q1 2025)¶
- Engineering review
- Economic validation
- Stakeholder engagement
Phase 2: Feasibility Study (2025)¶
- Detailed engineering
- Environmental assessment
- Site selection
Phase 3: Development (2026)¶
- Anchor tenant negotiation
- Permitting
- Infrastructure preparation
Phase 4: Construction (2027-2028)¶
- Facility construction
- Ocean cooling installation
- Commissioning
Investment Opportunity¶
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 CAPEX | $1.05 billion |
| Annual Revenue | $234 million |
| Annual OPEX | $137 million |
| IRR | 18.4% |
| NPV (20-year) | $892 million |
| Payback Period | 6.2 years |
Why Now¶
- Muskrat Falls online - New clean power supply available
- Federal AI Strategy - Significant funding for compute infrastructure
- Provincial support - Economic diversification priority
- Hyperscaler demand - Active site selection underway
- First-mover advantage - No competing cold-ocean facilities
Next Steps¶
- Review detailed documentation in this portal
- Schedule a briefing with our team
- Discuss partnership opportunities
Contact Us for Investor Materials
Contact Us¶
Ready to explore partnership opportunities?
Email: cleancomputenl@outlook.com