Data centers in North Dakota
1 project tracked, with 4 restrictions in force. Updated 2026-09-07.
Projects tracked11 not cancelled or on hold
Under construction0or partially operational
IT load tracked300MWsum of disclosed critical IT load
Restrictions in force4see the ledger below
Every North Dakota project we track
Sorted by IT load. A blank capacity means the figure has not been disclosed, not that the project is small.
| Project | Location | IT load | Status | Developer | Target online | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Digital Polaris Forge 3DC-ND-0001 | — | 300MW | Announced | Applied Digital | Aug 2027 initial capacity; phased through H2 2028 | Source ↗ |
By stage
Markets
- North Dakota1
Restrictions in force in North Dakota
Moratoriums, bans, zoning conditions and tax changes currently in effect. Which specific projects each one reaches is part of the subscription.
| Jurisdiction | Level | What it does | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes County, ND6-mo data center moratorium | County / Parish | Moratorium | May 2026 → Nov 2026 |
| Dunn County, ND1-yr data center moratorium | County / Parish | Moratorium | Mar 2026 → Mar 2027 |
| Mercer County, ND1-yr data center moratorium | County / Parish | Moratorium | Mar 2026 → Mar 2027 |
| Morton County, NDdata center moratorium | County / Parish | Moratorium | Sep 2024 → open-ended |
Developers and owners active in North Dakota
- Applied Digital