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New West Data Corp., based in Calgary, is converting stranded oil and gas wells into power sources for bitcoin mining, addressing Alberta's energy challenges. The company installs natural-gas-fired generators at uneconomic well sites, powering its mines while producing 300 barrels of oil per day.

Alberta has approximately 10,000 similar wells that could yield around 100,000 barrels of oil daily and generate 10 gigawatts of off-grid electricity. This approach transforms liabilities into revenue, potentially easing the orphan well issue in the province.

New West Data's revenue comes primarily from oil sales (42%), followed by carbon credits (2%) and bitcoin trades. The Alberta government is supportive, having introduced a bill to prioritize data centers that can generate their own power. The company plans to scale up operations to accommodate high-performance computing and AI data centers.