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Firmus Plans 450MW Data Center Expansion in Tasmania

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 20
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What happened

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Firmus, an artificial intelligence developer, committed to renewable energy and sought 450MW of power for data center expansion in Tasmania on October 20, 2026. The company plans to build three data centers in Tasmania, with sites approved or under development in George Town and Launceston. Separately, Australia's corporate regulator is undertaking inquiries into Firmus following the company's cancellation of a $44 billion listing on the Australian Securities Exchange.

From thecourier.com.au

Why it matters

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The commitment represents a major investment in infrastructure within Tasmania, requiring a significant power supply from Hydro Tasmania. The company stated that the failed stock market listing had no impact on the approved and under-construction data centers in Tasmania.

From thecourier.com.au

Who's involved

  • StoneCo Ltd.Financial technology company that is an AI developer and plans data center construction
  • Hydro TasmaniaHydro electricity developer and electricity provider in Tasmania
  • TasmaniaState of Australia where the data center expansion is planned

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Hydro TasmaniaSpeculative

    Hydro Tasmania could see increased revenue and demand from the 450MW power commitment by Firmus.

  • TasmaniaSpeculative

    Tasmania might see increased investment and job creation related to the construction of the new data centers.

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