Mega-Project Northern Virginia
$24.7B
Investment
2.7 GW
Power Capacity
2
Sponsors
Sponsors & Partners
QTS Realty Trust
Compass Datacenters
Project Timeline
Announced
2022-11
Prince William Digital Gateway
One of the world’s largest data center projects, approved after 27-hour meeting in December 2023, but voided by court in August 2025. Compass portion requires 1.7GW, QTS needs ~1GW. Project faces legal challenges and community opposition.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Investment | $24.7B |
| Power Capacity | 2.7 GW |
| Location | Gainesville, Prince William County, Virginia |
| Region | Northern Virginia |
| Status | Canceled |
Stakeholders
Sponsors
- QTS Realty Trust
- Compass Datacenters
Purpose
This project is designed for:
- HYPERSCALE
Timeline
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Announced | 2022-11 |
| Construction Start | N/A |
| Expected Completion | N/A |