IREN adds 4% premarket as company unveils 800MW Australian AI data center campus

• IREN announced plans for an 800MW data center campus in South Australia, one of the largest AI infrastructure projects announced in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Shares rose about 4% in pre-market trading.

IREN (IREN) shares rose more than 4% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after the company announced plans for an 800-megawatt data center campus in South Australia, marking its first major Australian data center project.

The agreement secures a high-voltage grid connection capable of supporting up to 800MW of power for the campus without requiring major network upgrades.

IREN said the project remains on track for initial energization beginning in 2028, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions. The site will also benefit from submarine fiber connectivity linking it to key Asia-Pacific markets, including Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea and Japan.

Management highlighted strong regional demand for AI infrastructure, noting a widening gap between projected computing needs and available capacity across Asia-Pacific. South Australia's push toward 100% net renewable energy by 2027 was also cited as a key competitive advantage for the development.

Co-Founder and Co-CEO Daniel Roberts said the project combines access to abundant renewable energy, international connectivity and a supportive policy environment. The campus is expected to create more than 500 construction jobs and over 200 permanent skilled positions once operational.

Recently, Daniel Roberts said the company's long-term AI strategy is built on owning power, land and data centers.

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