Jet.AI and Consensus Core Announce Plans for Multi-Billion Dollar (1.5 GW) AI Data Center Joint Venture in Canada

Rhea-AI Summary

Jet.AI and Consensus Core have signed a Letter of Intent to form a joint venture for developing two hyperscale AI data center campuses in Canada, targeting 1.5 gigawatts of power capacity. The project consists of two locations: a Midwestern Project and a Maritime Project.

The Midwestern Project currently has 2 MW capacity and plans to expand to 100 MW within 12 months, potentially generating $100 million in annual Net Operating Income. Jet.AI will initially invest US $2 million for a 20% general partner interest and 8% equity stake, with options to increase investment up to US $20 million for 19.9% ownership.

Both sites feature strategic advantages: The Midwestern Project has a 115 kV transmission line and natural gas access, while the Maritime Project offers 40 MW immediate capacity, scalable to 100 MW, with plans to exceed 1 gigawatt. The venture combines grid power, natural gas generation, green energy expansion, and battery storage solutions.

Positive

• JV expected to generate $100M annual NOI from initial 100MW capacity within 12 months
• Total project scope of 1.5GW could generate $1.5B in annual NOI when fully operational
• Low initial investment of $2M for 20% GP interest and 8% equity stake
• Option to increase ownership to 19.9% with $20M total investment
• Midwestern Project has 2MW already operational, enabling quick expansion
• Both sites have direct access to high-voltage power lines and natural gas infrastructure
• Maritime Project has 40MW immediate substation capacity with expansion potential to 1GW

Negative

• Initial 2MW capacity generates minimal current revenue
• Full project development timeline and costs not disclosed
• Only LOI signed - no definitive agreements yet
• Additional capital requirements not specified for full project development
• Dependent on successful completion of flyExclusive transaction

Insights

Data Center Infrastructure Analyst

Jet.AI's strategic pivot into AI data centers through Canadian JV creates significant revenue potential with measured capital commitment.

Jet.AI's LOI to form a joint venture for two hyperscale data center campuses represents a significant strategic pivot into the high-demand AI compute infrastructure space. The company is making a measured initial investment of $2 million for a 20% general partner interest and 8% equity stake, with options to increase to $20 million for 19.9% ownership.

The deal's structure is particularly favorable: the GP interest generates recurring cash flow while the equity stake offers appreciation potential. The Midwestern Project, with 2 MW already operational, aims to reach 100 MW within 12 months, potentially generating $100 million in Net Operating Income when stabilized. The full 1.5 GW buildout across both campuses could translate to approximately $1.5 billion in NOI.

Both sites possess critical competitive advantages in the AI data center market, including direct access to high-voltage transmission lines, proximity to natural gas infrastructure for on-site generation, and expandable capacity. The Maritime Project already has 40 MW of immediately available substation capacity. These infrastructure attributes are increasingly scarce and valuable in today's competitive AI landscape.

The 60-day exclusivity period (extendable by 30 days) indicates this remains an early-stage agreement, with execution dependent on finalizing definitive agreements and completing Jet.AI's previously announced flyExclusive transaction.

AI Computing Infrastructure Strategist

Jet.AI's data center JV targets the AI compute bottleneck with strategic power access and scalable infrastructure in power-abundant Canada.

The joint venture between Jet.AI and Consensus Core Technologies addresses a critical bottleneck in AI development: access to reliable, scalable power infrastructure. The combined 1.5 gigawatt capacity target represents significant scale in the AI compute market, where power availability is increasingly the limiting factor for expansion.

What makes this partnership particularly noteworthy is the strategic location advantage in Canada, which offers favorable conditions for data center operations including cooler climate (reducing cooling costs) and abundant hydroelectric resources. The Midwestern Project's 115 kV transmission line directly to the site and the Maritime Project's access to multiple hydro sources represent valuable infrastructure assets.

The hybrid energy approach combining grid power, natural gas generation, future green energy expansion, and battery storage creates a comprehensive solution that addresses the reliability challenges facing many AI infrastructure deployments. This multi-source strategy provides operational resilience while potentially optimizing energy costs.

The incremental deployment approach (scaling from 2 MW to 100 MW within 12 months) allows for measured capital deployment while validating the business model. The $1 million NOI per megawatt metric cited is consistent with industry standards for successful AI compute facilities. The partnership structure gives Jet.AI significant upside exposure through both operating cash flow and equity appreciation while limiting initial capital commitment.

LAS VEGAS, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jet.AI Inc. (“Jet.AI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: JTAI), a company transitioning to a pure-play artificial-intelligence (“AI”) data-center enterprise, announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to form a joint venture (the “Joint Venture” or “JV”) with Consensus Core Technologies Inc. (“Consensus Core”), a Vancouver-based provider of high-performance GPU infrastructure and AI cloud services. The JV will pursue development of two hyperscale data-center campuses-one in Midwestern Canada (the “Midwestern Project”) and another in Maritime Canada (the “Maritime Project”)-expected to deliver up approximately 1.5 gigawatts of power capacity as demand for AI compute grows.

In an AI data center, one megawatt of capacity generally translates to about $1mm of stabilized annual Net Operating Income (“NOI”). The Midwestern Project has 2 MW of capacity live today, and the JV plans to increase capacity to 100 MW within the next 12 months. Once tenanted and stabilized, these 100 MW of new capacity would be expected to translate to roughly $100 million of incremental NOI.

Under the LOI, Jet.AI plans to invest US $2 million at the initial closing-targeted for Q2 2025, following its previously announced transaction with flyExclusive. This investment is expected to secure a 20% general partner interest in each project and an initial 8% equity stake in the Joint Venture’s holding company. A follow-on tranche of US $2 million is tied to a defined milestone, and Jet.AI retains an option to raise its total commitment up to US $20 million, which would bring its ownership in the JV to 19.9%. The parties have agreed to a 60-day exclusivity period, extendable by 30 days under certain conditions, to finalize definitive agreements.

“As these campuses come online and begin to lease, our GP stake would be expected to throw off recurring cash, while our equity stake in the JV would be expected to appreciate,” said Mike Winston, Founder and Executive Chairman of Jet.AI. “Our disciplined approach-paired with Consensus Core’s build-fast playbook-positions the JV to join the ranks of other globally recognized AI compute hubs.”

The Joint Venture brings together two exceptionally well-positioned projects with infrastructure attributes that are becoming increasingly scarce in today's competitive AI landscape. For a sense of scale, one megawatt can power approximately 1,000 US homes for a day, on average. So, 100 MW of power would supply roughly 100,000 homes. In terms of electrical power, a GW (gigawatt) is much larger than MW (megawatt). One GW is equal to 1,000 MW, GW is usually used to describe larger-scale power generation, such as a national grid or large power plants, while MW refers to smaller facilities or regional energy use. So, 1.5 GW worth of AI data center capacity would equate to approximately $1.5B in NOI as gradually constructed, tenanted and stabilized.

The Midwestern Project features a 115 kV transmission line directly to the site, providing substantial power capacity for immediate and future expansion. The property is strategically positioned adjacent to a large-scale natural gas pipeline and infrastructure, enabling on-site power generation capabilities. As noted earlier, the site already hosts an operating 2-megawatt data center, which is expected to allow for rapid expansion to a full data center campus suitable for hyperscaler deployment.

The Maritime Project is also positioned with large-scale transmission lines delivering high-voltage power and the capability to access additional power from multiple hydro sources. The site has 40 megawatts of immediately available substation capacity and is expected to begin operations at this level. Capacity is expected to increase to 100 MW in the near term, with plans to ultimately scale beyond 1 gigawatt. The property is situated alongside an established large-scale critical energy hub with access to substantial natural gas resources. Additionally, the project is adjacent to future green energy production expansion with 10,000 acres of developable land, creating opportunities for sustainable power generation.

Wayne Lloyd, CEO of Consensus Core, commented, “Grid power, along with natural gas electricity generation, expansion of green energy, and battery storage create a combined energy solution that addresses the power bottlenecks we see in many locations. Our team has specifically sought out sites that meet these criteria, recognizing that such assets are becoming harder to secure in today's market.”

About Consensus Core: Experienced Infrastructure Development Team

Consensus Core brings to the Joint Venture a team with extensive experience in developing and operating large-scale infrastructure projects. The team has built a portfolio of high-quality sites specifically suitable for large-scale AI infrastructure development. As an NVIDIA cloud service partner, Consensus Core has demonstrated the technical expertise and infrastructure capabilities required to support advanced AI workloads at scale.

"Data centers and reliable power are the two building blocks of AI infrastructure. Jet.AI brings deep capital markets expertise, we bring the real estate, power and build-out know-how—that combination lets customers deploy their next-gen AI-powered products faster and at scale," said Wayne Lloyd, CEO of Consensus Core. "As a rapidly expanding cloud computing company focused on the AI opportunity, we're building specialized solutions for AI applications. This new partnership and joint venture provides an exceptional vehicle to rapidly expand our infrastructure footprint and deliver the capacity this growing industry desperately needs."

About Jet.AI

Founded in 2018 and is based in Las Vegas, NV, Jet.AI currently operates in two segments, Software and Aviation, and is transitioning to a pure-play AI data center company. Leveraging a leadership team with deep expertise in data center development and AI-driven technologies, Jet.AI intends to build a scalable, high-performance infrastructure to support the increasing computational demands of artificial intelligence. Our suite of AI-powered tools stems from our origin as an aviation company, and leverages natural language processing technologies to enhance efficiency, optimize operations, and streamline the private jet booking experience.

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FAQ

What is the size and value of Jet.AI (JTAI) and Consensus Core's AI data center joint venture in Canada?

The joint venture plans to develop two hyperscale data centers with 1.5 gigawatts total power capacity, potentially generating $1.5 billion in annual Net Operating Income when fully operational. The initial phase targets 100 MW capacity within 12 months, expected to generate $100 million in NOI.

How much is Jet.AI (JTAI) investing in the Canadian AI data center project in 2025?

Jet.AI plans to invest US $2 million initially in Q2 2025 for a 20% general partner interest and 8% equity stake, with an additional $2 million tied to milestones. They have the option to increase investment up to $20 million for a 19.9% ownership stake.

What are the locations and power capabilities of JTAI's new Canadian AI data centers?

The joint venture includes two locations: a Midwestern Project with a 115 kV transmission line and 2 MW currently operational, expanding to 100 MW; and a Maritime Project with 40 MW initial capacity, scaling to 100 MW near-term and ultimately beyond 1 gigawatt.

How will the Jet.AI (JTAI) Canadian data center joint venture generate revenue?

Each megawatt of AI data center capacity typically generates $1 million in annual Net Operating Income when tenanted and stabilized. The initial 100 MW deployment is expected to generate approximately $100 million in incremental NOI.

What are the power infrastructure advantages of JTAI's new Canadian data center locations?

Both locations feature direct high-voltage power transmission lines, access to natural gas pipelines for on-site generation, and proximity to hydro sources. The Maritime Project includes 10,000 acres for green energy expansion and battery storage capabilities.