Sabey Data Centers breaks ground on 120 MW AI datacenter campus in Umatilla, Oregon.

Sabey Data Centers has begun vertical construction at its SDC Umatilla campus in Oregon, marking the transition from planning and engineering to physical development.

“Watching the first steel go up is always a significant moment because it turns years of planning, engineering and hard work into something you can finally see,” said Tim Mirick, president of Sabey Data Centers. “We are excited to build here, excited to become part of this community, and committed to serving our customers and this region for many years to come.”

The campus is situated in Umatilla, a city in northern Oregon’s Umatilla County near the Washington state border, approximately 200 miles (322 kilometers) east of Portland. Sabey initially acquired 60 acres along Beach Access Road in Umatilla in 2023. At full build-out, the site will deliver 120MW of capacity across two buildings, with the first 12MW scheduled to come online by 2027.

State Representative Bobby Levy highlighted the project’s regional impact: “The construction of this new data center is an exciting investment in Northeast Oregon and a strong vote of confidence in our communities. Facilities like this keep our hospitals, schools, and small businesses connected while creating new economic opportunities. I'm especially pleased that Sabey's use of a closed-loop cooling system demonstrates that innovation and responsible resource stewardship can go hand in hand. We're proud to welcome Sabey Data Centers to Northeast Oregon.”

Sabey Data Centers operates facilities across the United States, with sites currently in operation or under development in Quincy, Seattle, and East Wenatchee, Washington; New York City; Austin, Texas; Umatilla, Oregon; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Ashburn, Virginia. The operator currently manages approximately 251MW of operational capacity across roughly 4 million square feet (371,612 square meters). According to its owners, that footprint could triple by 2036 using existing landholdings.

Sabey Data Centers is jointly owned by real estate firms Sabey and National Real Estate Advisors, and recently secured additional investment from Ares Management Corporation.

“At National, we focus on investments supported by strong fundamentals, experienced teams and the potential for long-term value creation,” said TJ Hofheimer, managing director, portfolio & asset management at National Real Estate Advisors. “We believe SDC Umatilla reflects those qualities, and we appreciate the collaboration among Sabey, local leaders and community stakeholders that has helped advance the project to this stage.”