Emails: Massive gas power plants planned north of Billings for Broadview data center
Massive gas power plants are being planned north of Billings, Montana, to power the proposed Broadview data center. These plants are projected to generate 1,785 megawatts, exceeding the combined capacity of all current gas plants statewide. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is involved in reviewing the regulatory aspects of the project, which is being spearheaded by Big Sky Digital Infrastructure.
The Billings Gazette reports on plans for a "Broadview data center" that would be powered by massive gas plants north of Billings, Montana. These proposed plants are slated to generate an astonishing 1,785 megawatts, a capacity that surpasses the combined output of all existing gas power plants across the entire state of Montana.
Emails reveal Big Sky Digital Infrastructure as the company behind the project, with screenshots from their website emphasizing a commitment to renewable energy, despite the proposed gas-fired power generation. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has been involved, with regulatory documents referenced for "Quantica employees," indicating potential environmental review processes are underway for the large-scale energy infrastructure required by the data center.