Chinese mobile services company FingerMotion is shifting its focus toward artificial intelligence infrastructure, signing a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canada-based energy firm BlueFlare Energy Solutions to develop its first AI data center site in Alberta. The move marks a strategic pivot for the Nasdaq-listed firm, which has previously dabbled in bitcoin mining and big data analytics, as it seeks to capitalize on the growing demand for AI inference capacity.
The initial project will be a 600kW behind-the-meter facility, redeveloped from a site currently used for bitcoin mining. The site is powered by on-site generation using flared natural gas, a byproduct of oil and gas operations. Under the redevelopment plan, the facility will be converted into a dedicated AI inference data center, incorporating new on-site power generation, battery energy storage, and high-performance compute (HPC) capacity, while retaining its existing bitcoin mining load.
BlueFlare will manage power allocation between the AI and bitcoin workloads through its adaptive load architecture platform, and will also provide a wireless link for the site. By relying on on-site generation and BlueFlare’s load management and connectivity solutions, FingerMotion aims to bring the facility online without waiting for traditional grid interconnection or fiber optic connections, significantly accelerating the deployment timeline.
FingerMotion described the discussions as advancing toward development under the agreement, though it emphasized that the current talks are non-binding and that no commercial term sheet or definitive agreement has been reached. The MoU also covers a second potential project site in Saskatchewan, though details on that location remain undisclosed.
FingerMotion, which describes itself as an “evolving technology company,” has core competencies in mobile payment and recharge platform solutions. Since its listing on the Nasdaq in 2021, the company has expanded into multiple sectors, including big data insights, bitcoin, and now AI. At the time of writing, the company holds a market capitalization of approximately $24 million, with shares trading at around $0.40.
BlueFlare Energy Solutions, the project’s developer, is a vertically integrated energy and HPC infrastructure firm focused on behind-the-meter solutions. The company emphasizes community engagement and environmental stewardship, including responsible energy utilization and emissions reduction, aligning with the growing trend of repurposing stranded energy assets for high-performance computing.
Source: datacenterdynamics