Applied Digital to build $3.2bn Delta Forge 2 AI data center in Alabama

Applied Digital has revealed that its $3.2 billion Delta Forge 2 AI data center will be built near Brookwood in Alabama's Tuscaloosa County. The 210MW project will span 1.2 million sq ft on a 1,300-acre site, with operations expected to begin in 2028. The end user is described only as an "investment-grade hyperscaler."

• Delta Forge 2 will offer 210MW of capacity across 1.2 million sq ft at full build-out
• Operations are expected to begin in 2028
• The project will support up to 1,000 construction jobs and 100 permanent roles
• Applied Digital commits $270m in community benefits over 20 years plus $131m in tax revenue