Verrus partners with Portland General Electric to develop the Oakline data center campus in Salem, Oregon

Type: Partnership · Technology: Data Center · Country: United States · Value: $5B · Announced: 2026-07-15

Verrus announced a partnership with Portland General Electric to build the Oakline data center campus on a 75‑acre site in Salem, Oregon. The campus will includes three buildings and a utility substation, employing a closed‑loop cooling system and lithium‑iron‑phosphate battery storage for primary backup power. The project is slated to start with a capacity of "dozens of megawatts" and will dynamically reduce energy consumption when the regional grid is stressed using StailiGrid technology. The $5 billion development aims to enhance regional grid reliability, conserve water, and create high‑paying jobs for the local economy. The collaboration reflects Verrus' strategy to launch grid‑reactive data centers that support utility partners and community sustainability goals.

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