Anthropic signs proposed $32 billion data‑centre deal in Queensland

Anthropic will lease the Western Downs Digital Park capacity for a large inference data‑centre, with planned grid connections and an on‑site battery system; the project is being advanced while the company targets renewable power and a 2027 start.

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- Long‑term lease for entire capacity of Western Downs Digital Park near Dalby
- Planned direct connection to the high‑voltage grid via Braemar substation
- On‑site battery system to provide power quality and grid stability
- Project could be powered initially by gas according to planning documents
- Proposed development scheduled to come online in 2027
- Company will go to market for long‑term power purchase agreements
- Reporting says renewable capacity likely sought, while initial stages may rely on gas
- Queensland premier signalled the deal as a major win in parliament and noted streamlined approvals
- Reporting ties the investment to Anthropic’s global expansion amid a planned US IPO
- Local planning application is before the Western Downs Regional Council

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