120 major AI data centre projects worldwide, mapped against water stress.
Two-thirds of capacity is being built in areas of high or extreme water stress. Read the full article →
120
Projects tracked
125 GW
Planned capacity
66%
In water-stressed areas
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Est. water use (B litres/yr)
Source: Wild Crowns AI Data Centre Database v3, February 2026. Water stress scores based on WRI Aqueduct framework (1=Low, 5=Extremely High).
Circle size = planned capacity (MW). Locations approximate for multi-site projects.