Data Center Campus
O'Leary: Wonder Valley Campus
Campus at a Glance
Overview
This site is Phase 1 of the Stratos Project (branded as Wonder Valley), Kevin O'Leary's 9 GW off-grid AI data center and natural-gas power campus on ~40,000 acres in western Box Elder County, Utah. The campus is split across two named phase areas: Hansel Valley (Phase 1, this site) and Locomotive Springs (Phase 2, separate site).
Location
- Hansel Valley, western Box Elder County, Utah
- Northern polygon abuts I-84 at Hansel Valley Rd
- Where the Ruby Pipeline (683-mile Tallgrass interstate gas line) crosses the project area
- Approximate center: 41.797 N, -112.611 W
Scale and Power
- ~3 GW total Phase 1 capacity, all on-site natural gas generation
- First units expected online Q4 2028
- 100% off-grid — bypasses PacifiCorp / Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas supply via a Tallgrass Energy deal tapping unused Ruby Pipeline capacity
Approvals
- MIDA approved Stratos Project Area April 2026
- Box Elder County Commission approved Resolution 26-11 on 5/4/2026 — consenting to MIDA designation
- Air permit (Utah DEQ DAQ Notice of Intent) has not yet been filed; ~150–200 day engineering review required before construction
- 100% landowner consent on private parcels (Bar H Ranch, Bar H Land LLC, Murray Hollow LC, Bull Pass Ranch, and others)
Development Agreement Constraints
- 55 dB noise limit at site boundary (both data center and power plant)
- Dark-sky lighting compliance
- Developer funds all public infrastructure (roads, sewer, water)
- Building heights tied to county fire response capacity
- Data center and power plant treated as separate Public Water Systems (per Utah DDW)
Buildings
Sites on this Campus
| Site | Operator | Status | Operational | Building Size | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Leary: Hansel Valley (Stratos Phase 1) | O'Leary Ventures |
Planned
|
— | — | 2029 |
| O'Leary: Locomotive Springs (Stratos Phase 2) | O'Leary Ventures |
Planned
|
— | — | 2031 |
Map and Nearby Locations
O'Leary: Wonder Valley Campus Power Growth Over Time
Operating Company
O'Leary Ventures is Kevin O'Leary's private venture capital investment company.
They focus on early-stage companies across diverse sectors like technology, consumer goods, and real estate, prioritizing strong ideas, scalable business models, and capable entrepreneurial teams. With a wide network and operational support, they actively invest in and nurture their portfolio. Recent activities include significant projects like the Wonder Valley AI data center industrial park, alongside continued investments in varied early-stage ventures.