Ares Management Corporation invests in Sabey Data Centers' 120MW Oregon data center project

Type: Investment · Technology: Data Center · Country: United States · Capacity: 120 MW · Announced: 2026-07-23

Ares Management Corporation has invested in Sabey Data Centers to fund the development of the 120 MW SDC Umatilla data center campus in Oregon. The project, located on 60 acres along Beach Access Road in Umatilla, will be built vertically across two buildings with the first 12 MW expected online by 2027. Construction began in July 2026, marking the transition from planning to physical build‑out. The investment supports Sabey’s goal to triple its 251 MW operational capacity to over 750 MW by 2036 across its existing landholdings. Sabey Data Centers is jointly owned by Sabey and National Real Estate Advisors, and the Oregon campus will enhance connectivity for regional hospitals, schools and businesses.

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Ares Management Corporation has invested in Sabey Data Centers to fund the development of the 120 MW SDC Umatilla data center campus in Oregon, with construction beginning in July 2026. Ares Management Corporation is a global alternative investment manager focused on private equity, credit, and real estate, with a target investment area in infrastructure including energy, utilities, and transportation. Sabey Data Centers is jointly owned by Sabey and National Real Estate Advisors, and the Oregon campus will enhance connectivity for regional hospitals, schools, and businesses. The project, located on 60 acres along Beach Access Road in Umatilla, will be built vertically across two buildings with the first 12 MW expected online by 2027. The investment supports Sabey’s goal to triple its 251 MW operational capacity to over 750 MW by 2036 across its existing landholdings.

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