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Nscale's Loughton data center faces a reported grid delay. UK Power Networks reportedly told Nscale that the Loughton site would not get sufficient grid power until the early-to-mid-2030s, beyond its planned 2027 debut. October 5, 2026 Key points * 01 Nscale's Loughton data center was planned to begin operating in 2027, but the reported grid-supply forecast extends to the early-to-mid-2030s. * 02 The site is seeking up to 90 MW of power capacity. * 03 Nscale said it remained committed to the project and was investigating on-site generation and ways to accelerate its grid connection. * 04 Ofgem figures for June 2026 put 315 UK data centers in the connection queue, representing 73 GW of demand, compared with 45 GW of UK peak energy demand. Nscale's Loughton AI data center was planned for 2027; a reported UK Power Networks forecast puts sufficient grid supply for the site in the early-to-mid-2030s. Nscale's planned AI data center in Loughton, Essex, is facing a reported grid-power delay that puts its 2027 debut out of reach. UK Power Networks reportedly told Nscale that sufficient grid power would not be available to the site until the early-to-mid-2030s. A 2027 plan faces a 2030s grid forecast. The project was scheduled to begin operating in 2027. The reported supply forecast means it is expected to miss that timetable. UK Power Networks is the distribution network operator that would connect the site to the grid. Nscale is seeking up to 90 MW. The planned GPU-based AI cloud data center is seeking up to 90 megawatts (MW) of capacity. Nscale said it remained committed to the project and was investigating on-site power generation and ways to accelerate its grid connection. The UK data-center connection queue. Ofgem figures for June 2026 put 315 data centers awaiting connection in the UK, representing 73 gigawatts (GW) of demand, compared with 45 GW of peak energy demand for the country. Other Languages Read this article in another available language.

Nscale appoints tech industry veteran Justin Osofsky as Chief Operating Officer. Oct 02, 2026, 16:20 ET Former Meta Executive Brings 18 Years of Operational Leadership to Nscale LONDON, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Nscale, the vertically integrated AI infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of Justin Osofsky as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Osofsky will report directly to Founder and Chief Executive Officer Josh Payne and oversee Nscale's global operations as the company accelerates its rapid expansion. "Nscale is rapidly scaling our vertically integrated platform globally to serve high customer demand. Building the right systems and processes that scale and maintain operational excellence is of vital importance to our mission." said Josh Payne, Founder and CEO of Nscale, "Justin has spent nearly two decades helping build and scale one of the most successful technology companies in the world. We are incredibly fortunate to have him join us as our Chief Operating Officer." Osofsky joins Nscale following an 18-year career at Meta, where he held senior executive roles spanning global operations, partnerships, corporate development, monetization, and platform strategy. Most recently serving as Chief Partnerships Officer at Meta, Osofsky previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Instagram, Vice President of Global Operations at Meta, and Head of the Small and Medium Business (SMB) group at Meta. As Chief Operating Officer, Osofsky will drive operational cadence, cross-functional execution, and organizational scaling across Nscale's expanding global footprint. His scope of responsibility includes leading Nscale's People, EMEA, APAC, Business Development, Communications, Marketing, Global Policy, and M&A organizations. "Having observed Nscale's remarkable trajectory and vision, I am thrilled to partner with Josh and his leadership team," Osofsky said. "My focus will be on delivering lasting value to our customers worldwide by building the operating structures and execution discipline to connect our capabilities across our global teams." Osofsky holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School, and an A.B. in Economics from Harvard University. Prior to joining Meta, he was an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company. About Nscale Nscale Limited (Nscale) is a full-stack AI cloud platform. We bring together software, compute, and power in a vertically integrated offering - from a unified cloud platform for running AI training and inference, to the data centers and low-cost power that make it possible. Our mission is to build the engine of superintelligence and enhance access to the benefits of advanced AI for enterprises, governments, and the communities that depend on them. SOURCE Nscale

Nscale, an artificial intelligence infrastructure company, has appointed Justin Osofsky, a veteran Meta Platforms executive, as its chief operating officer. The hire comes as the company prepares for an upcoming initial public offering. The appointment is intended to support Nscale's rapid expansion plans, according to a person familiar with the matter. Osofsky brings extensive experience from his tenure at Meta to his new role at the AI infrastructure firm.