The bitcoin mining company Bitdeer bought a 101-megawatt gas power plant near Fox Creek in Alberta through an agreement that included money payments worth $21.7 million. It will allow Bitdeer to operate one of the industry’s most cost-efficient Bitcoin mining operations.
Bitdeer made this purchase to create its vertical mining infrastructure as part of its Bitcoin mining facility development strategy, giving the company better control over expenses and operations.
Bitdeer’s Strategic Move: Building a Low-Cost Bitcoin Mining Hub
Bitdeer’s chief strategy officer, Haris Basit in a press release:
“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.”
This represents a very important step for us in our strategy of becoming the first vertically integrated Bitcoin miner, to have complete control over cost, energy efficiency and scalability.
Bitdeer intends to build a 99 MW data center on site, which can grow to 1 gigawatt of capacity (GW). Among the lowest-cost Bitcoin mining operations in the world, the company expects the energy production costs to be at least $20 to $25 per MW/h.
Bitdeer’s Commitment to Sustainability with Net-Zero Emissions
The plant is licensed to mine Bitcoin as well as having a 99 MW interconnection with the local power grid. For this, Bitdeer would be harnessing this capability by selling back excess power to the Alberta grid, helping keep energy prices stable during high demand times.
The company has signed up to achieve net zero emissions through a carbon utilization system. Additionally, this approach will allow it to not only reduce the environmental footprint of its mining operations but also generate potential revenue streams by participating in the sale of carbon credits.
Bitdeer to Begin Site Development in Q2 2025
Using our own power generation and SEALMINER mining machines coupled with opportunistic grid participation, I believe this site will represent a new gold standard for industry unit economics, said Basit.
In Q2 2025, Bitdeer will start site preparation and initial infrastructure development in Q4 2026 and will start full-scale operations. It is a major step to lower operational costs while enhancing energy security to the company’s activities in mining and other businesses.
Bitdeer’s Acquisition: Balancing Profitability and Risk
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The acquisition is likely to increase profitability through a fall in energy costs and carbon credit income. Yet, there is a long development timeline and large capital expenditure which introduces risks too that must be managed carefully. Investors are advised to watch Bitdeer carefully for its ability to complete plans on budget and timeline.
With this, Bitdeer is cementing its presence as a leader of the sustainable and inexpensive Bitcoin mining model, paving the way for what is to come in the future of vertically integrated mining operations.
Conclusion
Bitdeer’s business expansion helps the industry reach its environmental and financial targets while mining Bitcoin. The project will boost earnings because it costs less for energy and features opportunities to sell carbon credits plus connects to the power grid. Despite these risks Bitdeer still faces difficulties with investing money and executing its plans successfully. Investors will examine if Bitdeer reaches its goals on schedule while staying within its spending framework.
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FAQs
- What does BitDeer’s acquisition of the power plant mean?
It allows BitDeer to build a vertically integrated Bitcoin mining operation, reducing mining costs through self-generated energy. - How will this acquisition impact energy costs?
Energy costs will range from $20 to $25 per MW/h, significantly lowering operational costs. - What are BitDeer’s plans for the Alberta site?
BitDeer plans to build a 99 MW data center, scale it to 1 GW, and sell excess power to the grid while achieving net-zero emissions. - When will the Alberta site be operational?
The site is expected to be fully operational by Q4 2026.
Glossary of key terms
BitDeer
A Bitcoin (BTC) mining company focused on using low-cost energy sources for mining operations.
Vertical Integration
A strategy where a company controls multiple stages of its supply chain, in this case, combining Bitcoin mining with power generation.
Carbon Utilization System
A system aimed at capturing and repurposing carbon emissions, contributing to net-zero emissions goals.
Interconnect to the Power Grid
A connection allowing the power plant to deliver energy to the local electricity grid, enabling the sale of excess power.
Q2 2025 & Q4 2026
Projected timelines for site preparation and full operation of BitDeer’s Alberta facility. Q2 stands for the second quarter, and Q4 represents the fourth quarter of the year.
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