# Anthropic signs 20-year lease for Nova Scotia data centre

Digest AI · Hardware & Compute · published 2026-10-16T15:00:00Z

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## Summary

Anthropic confirmed its involvement in a $10 billion data centre project in Nova Scotia, announced on Friday. The facility, owned by EverWind Fuels, will initially have a capacity of 95 megawatts by late 2027, with expansions to 325 megawatts in mid-2028 and full 420 megawatts later that year. Anthropic signed a 20-year lease for the first phase, which will power its Claude models, including Claude Mythos, used for cybersecurity by Canadian authorities.

The project aligns with Canada’s voluntary *Responsible Data Centre Development Principles*, signed by Anthropic and other AI firms. Nova Scotia’s Premier Tim Houston emphasized the need for secure data infrastructure, while Energy Minister Sean Fraser noted that AI investment must accommodate public concerns. Earlier this year, Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei warned the UN Security Council about potential risks from AI models, while a former researcher, Jacob Coxon, criticized the company’s responsible AI practices.

## Key points

- Anthropic signs 20-year lease for Nova Scotia’s $10B data centre, owned by EverWind Fuels
- Initial 95MW phase operational by late 2027, expanding to 420MW by 2028 under regulatory checks
- Claude models will use the facility; Canada accessed Claude Mythos for cybersecurity in 2024

## Why it matters

The deal secures Anthropic’s infrastructure in Canada, reinforcing its global AI footprint while adhering to local data sovereignty and environmental standards.

## Sources

1. [Anthropic revealed as client of $10B Canadian AI data centre project](https://thestar.com/news/canada/nova-scotia/anthropic-revealed-as-client-of-10b-canadian-ai-data-centre-project/article_76702f86-a465-40fa-a355-8d0449d232b6.html) (thestar.com, 2026-10-16)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Anthropic signs 20-year lease for Nova Scotia data centre", 16 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/anthropic-signs-20-year-lease-for-nova-scotia-data-centre

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