Environmental permit granted

Amazon Data Services UK Limited data centre in Didcot, United Kingdom

Latest document dated 27 Jul 2026, from Environment Agency. Official document

Location of the project in Europe. Grey dots: other projects in the index.

backup generators: 129
MW of generator thermal input: 925

The backup fleet in the filing

Each block stands for five generator sets: 129 in all.

Timeline

Public documents for this project, and what our daily checks found.

27 Jul 2026
Environmental permit granted
Environment Agency. Official document
9 Nov 2026
Official document online at our check
Checked every day since 9 Nov 2026.
Licence Display windows, objection deadlines and every amendment, with page references

The record

Standby Atlas recordGB-OXF-DIDCOT-AMAZON-NORTH

Location: Didcot (ancienne centrale Didcot A), United Kingdom
Operator or project company: Amazon Data Services UK Limited
Stage: Environmental permit granted
Filing date: 27 Jul 2026
IT load: Not stated in the filing
Grid connection: Not stated in the filing
Backup generators: 129
Generator thermal input: 925 MW
Engine makes named: Not named in the filing

Source: Environment Agency. Checked on 9 November 2026.

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What the licences add for this project

Exact engine models, abatement, fuel storage and permitted hours in the Backup Fleet licence; the dated history of every filing; grid and on-site power; and, from February 2027, ownership graded by evidence. Or order this project as a dossier for €490.