Microsoft has withdrawn from a major data centre project with Australian-founded AI firm Nscale, citing electricity supply issues at the planned Loughton site in Essex. The project, set to be one of the UK’s largest AI computing hubs, faces delays as grid capacity may not be sufficient until the 2030s. This highlights a key challenge for the AI industry: securing reliable power is critical for operating large data centres. The setback could impact Nscale’s planned US IPO and signals broader infrastructure constraints affecting AI growth globally, including in Australia.
As of Oct 19, 2026 11:21 WIB, Microsoft shares on Pluang are priced at USD 533.93, showing a slight 0.04% increase for the day. The company maintains a massive market cap of $3.93 trillion and an enterprise value close to $3.91 trillion. This stable trading occurs despite the news of Microsoft pulling out of the Nscale data centre project due to power supply challenges, highlighting ongoing infrastructure issues in the tech sector.
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