Nscale in talks to acquire 8GW Monarch Compute Campus in West Virginia from American Intelligence & Power (AIP)

UK-based Nscale, a hyperscale data center developer, is reportedly in talks to acquire the 8GW Monarch Compute Campus in West Virginia, a major move into the US AI data center market. This potential deal with American Intelligence & Power would secure the Mason County site, along with critical permits and power agreements. For Nscale, focused on delivering digital infrastructure to the world's largest technology companies, gaining control of an 8GW property with a 2GW phase slated for 2027 offers a substantial pipeline for future AI compute demand. It's a direct play to build out their portfolio with massive, pre-approved capacity for their clients.