Former Trump Official and Greenlandic Entrepreneur Plan Massive AI Data Center in Arctic
A former official from the Donald Trump administration has partnered with a prominent Greenlandic entrepreneur to develop one of the world’s largest artificial intelligence data centers in Greenland. Drew Horn, who served as a senior aide to former Vice President Mike Pence and held a role in the Department of Energy, is leading the multi-billion-dollar initiative through his company, GreenMet. He is collaborating with Svend Hardenberg, a Greenlandic businessman and former head of the country’s Prime Minister’s Department, to realize the project in the Kangerlussuaq region on the island’s southwest coast.
The ambitious proposal outlines a facility that aims to begin operations with a capacity of 300 megawatts by mid-2027, with plans to scale up to 1.5 gigawatts by the end of 2028. If completed as projected, the site would rank among the most powerful data processing hubs globally, designed specifically to meet the skyrocketing energy demands of the AI sector. The project developers have cited Greenland’s Arctic climate as a primary strategic advantage, noting that the naturally low temperatures could significantly reduce the energy required for cooling servers—a major operational cost and environmental concern for the industry.
While the project promises economic development and leverages Greenland’s potential for renewable hydropower, it faces significant logistical and diplomatic hurdles. The proposed site is located in a remote area requiring substantial infrastructure development. Additionally, the venture must navigate complex geopolitical dynamics. The partnership emerges against a backdrop of renewed U.S. interest in the Arctic nation, following President Trump’s previous inquiries into purchasing the island, a proposition that was firmly rejected by Danish and Greenlandic officials.
According to Horn, the project has secured binding financial commitments for a portion of its development phases, though specific investors remain undisclosed. The initiative is currently in the planning stages, with critical land allocations and regulatory approvals from the Greenlandic government still pending. The developers intend to power the facility initially using liquefied natural gas transported by barge, before eventually transitioning to local hydroelectric power sources to ensure sustainable long-term operations.
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