Bitdeer Announces Strategic Acquisition of 101 MW Site and Gas-fired Power Project in Alberta to Deliver the Industry’s First Fully-Vertically Integrated Bitcoin Mining Site
February 04 2025 - 6:07PM
Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR)
(“
Bitdeer” or the “
Company”), a
world-leading technology company for blockchain and
high-performance computing, today announced the successful close of
the acquisition of a fully licensed and permitted 101 MW site and
gas-fired power project situated on 19 acres of land near Fox
Creek, Alberta in an all-cash transaction for $21.7 million. The
site has potential to scale to 1 GW of power, reflecting Alberta’s
abundant energy resources, supportive regulatory posture and
pro-business environment.
The 101 MW gas-fired power project includes all
permits and licenses required to construct an on-site natural gas
power plant, as well as approval for a 99 MW grid interconnection
with Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”). Bitdeer will
develop and construct the power plant in partnership with a leading
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) company and is
expected to be energized by Q4 2026.
Concurrently, the Company plans to build 99 MW of
datacenter capacity for Bitcoin mining. This newly acquired site
and power generation project provides the Company a unique
opportunity to become the world’s first fully-vertically integrated
Bitcoin miner at scale and potentially achieve some of the lowest
Bitcoin mining production costs in the industry.
Strategic Benefits
- Full vertical
integration: The Company will have control of the land,
power generation, electrical and datacenter infrastructure as well
as using its own internally developed and manufactured Bitcoin
mining machines. The Company can deploy approximately [9] EH/s of
its SEALMINER A3 mining machines upon completion, which are
anticipated to have industry leading machine-level efficiency of
11-12 J/TH.
- Low Power Costs:
Projected energy production costs of approximately $20 to $25 per
MWh1, based on current gas prices.
- Sustainability &
Potential Carbon Credit Upside: As part of the project
acquisition, Bitdeer will deploy a carbon utilization system that
captures CO2 making the project a net zero carbon producer. This
initiative aims to offset Canada’s carbon tax obligations and may
generate future revenue through carbon credits.
- Energy Cost Optimization
& Revenue Flexibility: The Company expects to curtail
and sell power back to the Alberta grid to stabilize prices during
periods of high demand. The Company estimates this could
potentially optimize costs even further.
“We are really excited about planting roots in
Alberta, our first site in Canada. This acquisition is the
culmination of extensive collaboration with multiple government
agencies and the Canadian Blockchain Consortium. It marks a
significant step in our strategy to become the first
fully-vertically integrated Bitcoin miner, giving us unmatched
control over costs, energy efficiency, and scalability,” said Haris
Basit, Chief Strategy Officer at Bitdeer. “By combining our own
power generation, SEALMINER mining machines and opportunistic grid
participation, we believe this site will set a new benchmark for
industry unit economics.”
Regarding the project, Danielle Smith, Premier of
Alberta said, “We are so pleased to welcome the world’s first
net-zero, fully integrated off-grid Bitcoin mining facility —
right here in Alberta. Today’s investment is another sign that
Alberta continues to be a leader in technology and innovation not
only across the country, but across the world. If you want to do
business and have a plan to bring your own power, then Alberta is
the place for you.”
Estimated Costs and Development
Timeline The Company plans to commence site preparation
and initial infrastructure development in Q2 2025 and energization
in Q4 2026.
Asset |
Actual and Estimated Costs |
101 MW Fox Creek Site and 19-acre land near Fox Creek, Alberta |
$21.7 million cash |
Gas-fired power plant |
~$90 million |
Electrical & datacenter infrastructure |
$300K per MW or ~$30 million |
|
About Bitdeer Technologies
GroupBitdeer is a world-leading technology company for
blockchain and high-performance computing industry. Bitdeer is
committed to providing comprehensive computing solutions for its
customers. The Company handles complex processes involved in
computing such as equipment procurement, transport logistics,
datacenter design and construction, equipment management, and daily
operations. The Company also offers advanced cloud capabilities to
customers with high demand for artificial intelligence.
Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed datacenters in the
United States, Norway, and Bhutan. To learn more,
visit https://ir.bitdeer.com/ or follow Bitdeer on X @
BitdeerOfficial and LinkedIn @ Bitdeer Group.
Investors and others should note that Bitdeer may
announce material information using its website and/or on its
accounts on social media platforms, including X, formerly known as
Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Therefore, Bitdeer encourages
investors and others to review the information it posts on the
social media and other communication channels listed on its
website.
Forward-Looking
StatementsStatements in this press release about future
expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements
regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,”
“look forward to,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,”
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although not all forward-looking statements contain these
identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those
indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various
important factors, including factors discussed in the section
entitled “Risk Factors” in Bitdeer’s annual report on Form 20-F, as
well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other
important factors in Bitdeer’s subsequent filings with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any
forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak
only as of the date hereof. Bitdeer specifically disclaims any
obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether due to
new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers should not
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1 Assumes natural gas costs of ~$2.06 / GJ, plus regular
maintenance and O&M
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