Western Dakota Infrastructure
A data center campus powered by North Dakota natural gas, proposed in Dublin Township, Williams County.
Western Dakota Infrastructure is proposing a data center campus north of Williston that generates its own electricity from locally produced natural gas. The campus would house computer equipment used for artificial intelligence and cloud services. It is designed to run on its own power plant, without drawing from the regional electric grid.
The campus is proposed on agricultural land in Sections 34 and 35 of Dublin Township (T157N R99W), about 19 miles north of Williston.
What is the Williams County Data Campus?
What would be built?
The project would be built in three phases. Each phase is complete and operable on its own, and each requires its own sound study and financial security before construction begins.
Each stage includes enclosed data halls and enclosed generation to ensure sound abatement standards.
Why here?
Local gas, used locally
The campus buys natural gas produced in the Bakken instead of it being shipped out of state.
A major new tax base
Property taxes to Williams County, Dublin Township and the local school district, far above current agricultural use.
Long-term jobs
Permanent positions in operations, maintenance, security and power generation, plus years of construction work.
No strain on the grid
The campus generates its own electricity, so it doesn't compete with homes, farms or businesses for grid power.
Low water use
Closed-loop dry cooling with no cooling towers.
Public Hearings
Town Halls at the ARC:
Thursday, November 5th at 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 12th at 7:00 PM
We will give a brief presentation on the project then open it up for questions
Planning & Zoning Commission: November 19th
Questions? Read the FAQ or send us a message.