500MW data center campus in the works outside Leipzig, Germany
A 500MW data center campus is being planned in Rackwitz, just outside Leipzig, by developer AM:PM Grund Group. The company aims to build a modular multi-building campus on 44 hectares at the Zschortau industrial park, potentially including an on-site substation and a battery storage system. The project, which could involve €4–6 billion in investment, is still in early permitting and may launch by 2030, with no anchor customer yet secured.
During a recent public meeting attended by around 180 people, Mayor Steffen Schwalbe said: “From the very beginning, we want to develop this project together with the local community – openly, transparently, and with mutual respect.” AM:PM previously collaborated with Maincubes on a planned Berlin site and says it has developed 500MW of capacity across 350,000 sqm.
Nvidia reports blowout earnings, AI data center boom continues despite bubble fears
Nvidia reported another huge quarter, with revenue rising 62 percent year-over-year to $57bn, driven almost entirely by AI data center demand. Data center sales alone hit $51bn, up 66 percent, as CEO Jensen Huang said “Blackwell sales are off the charts, and cloud GPUs are sold out.” CFO Colette Kress noted the company has visibility into $0.5 trillion in Blackwell and Rubin revenue through 2026, excluding new deals like Anthropic and Humain. Networking revenue also jumped 162 percent to $8.2bn as major players — Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, and xAI — build gigawatt-scale AI factories using Nvidia’s Spectrum-X Ethernet switches.
Despite market worries about an AI bubble, Huang pushed back, saying Nvidia sees a very different reality from inside the industry. The company continues to defend its strategy of investing in customers that buy its GPUs, calling it essential to expanding the CUDA ecosystem. Nvidia remains unable to sell its top chips to China, with Kress confirming the company is not assuming any China revenue for data center compute, though it continues dialogue with both governments.
Oracle launches second cloud region in Italy
Oracle has launched its second cloud region in Italy, located in Turin and hosted in Telecom Italia’s data center. The new region provides full access to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s cloud and AI services, with sovereign capabilities to keep data within Italian borders.
“Oracle is driving one of the fastest cloud infrastructure expansions in Italy…,” said Andrea Sinopoli, Oracle Italy’s VP of cloud technology. The Turin region joins Milan’s existing region and an Oracle Alloy region supporting the Italian government. Oracle and TIM continue expanding their infrastructure footprint as hyperscalers like AWS, Google, and Microsoft also grow their presence across Italy.
$14bn “Project Marvel” data center approved by Bessemer City Council amidst fierce opposition
SWI Group, an alternative investment platform, has unveiled plans to build its first UK data centre near Cambridge, marking a major step in the company’s data infrastructure strategy.“When we first got involved with data centres six years ago, we could see the demand for computing was going to grow dramatically, but the explosion in the growth of AI has taken even us by surprise,” said Max-Hervé George, Chairman and Co-CEO of SWI Group.
The Cambridgeshire site is now part of SWI Group’s growing portfolio, which includes four other hyperscale data centres. “We are pleased to have added the acquisition of the Cambridgeshire site… as we have been unstinting and steadfast in setting out to create one of Europe’s most valuable data centre groups,” George added.
SWI Group was officially formed in March 2025 following the merger of Icona Capital and Stoneweg. The newly combined entity now manages over US$11 billion in assets under management (AUM).
Sabey targets Indianapolis for 250MW data center campus
Sabey is planning a 250MW data center campus in Decatur Township, southwest Indianapolis, with an investment of up to $4 billion. The company aims to redevelop a site currently zoned for warehouse use into two large data center buildings totaling 900,000 sq ft, with construction expected to begin in 2026 and the facilities going live in 2028 and 2030.
The campus would scale to 250MW in phases starting in late 2027 and use closed-loop cooling. Sabey, which operates data centers across the US, says it looks forward to working with local leaders and integrating sustainably into Indiana’s expanding tech ecosystem.
Cloverleaf targets 200-acre data center development in Michigan
Cloverleaf Infrastructure is targeting a new data center development on the former River Raisin Golf Course in Frenchtown Township, Michigan. The company has approached local officials about acquiring the township-owned site off I-75, with early site plans suggesting four data center buildings across 200 acres using a closed-loop cooling system. Cloverleaf presented the concept at a community meeting this week, where many residents voiced opposition to the project.
The 18-hole golf course closed in 2019 and was originally slated for a new ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital before those plans were canceled in 2023. Frenchtown Township later purchased the full 275-acre parcel earlier this year. A Change.org petition against the data center proposal has surpassed 550 signatures. Cloverleaf, which raised $300 million last year, is pursuing multiple large-scale sites across the US, including developments in Georgia and Wisconsin, after withdrawing its previous Michigan proposal, Project Ironwood, amid community pushback in October.
2.6 million sq ft data center campus proposed in Pennsylvania
Air Products has proposed a 2.6 million sq ft data center campus in Upper Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, seeking to redevelop its former headquarters site along Hamilton Boulevard and Cetronia Road. The 194-acre plan, known as the Cetronia Road Data Center, would include three buildings ranging from 435,600 to 1.23 million sq ft. The site, once approved for a warehouse complex under Prologis, is currently occupied by Evonik and Intertek, and the township is updating zoning rules to address data center developments.
Though Pennsylvania has historically centered its data center activity in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, AI-driven demand is reshaping the market. Recent proposals have pushed the state from 231MW of total load in 2021 to around 7.8GW of planned capacity in 2025, according to DC Byte. In July, several companies committed $90 billion to expand digital infrastructure in the state, reinforcing Pennsylvania’s emergence as a major hub for large-scale data center projects.
Meta announces data center campus in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Meta has officially announced a new $1 billion data center campus in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, marking its first development in the state. The two-building, 700,000 sq ft campus will be optimized for AI workloads, with groundwork reportedly already underway. Beaver Dam was chosen for its strong infrastructure and skilled workforce, with Meta saying: “Beaver Dam stood out as an outstanding location for Meta to call home for a number of reasons.” The project sits on a 520-acre site previously marketed as the Beaver Dam Commerce Park.
Meta is also partnering with Ducks Unlimited to restore 570 acres of wetland and prairie, aiming to be water-positive and fully powered by renewable energy. The company continues expanding its global data center footprint, now at around 30 campuses, and expects capex of $72bn for 2025, rising significantly in 2026. CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously noted Meta is building “several multi-gigawatt clusters,” including in Ohio and Louisiana.
Google commits $40bn to expand cloud and AI infrastructure in Texas through 2027
Google has announced a $40 billion investment to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure across Texas through 2027. Sundar Pichai said the company will grow its existing Ellis County campuses and develop three new sites in Armstrong and Haskell Counties, including one colocated with a solar and battery storage plant. Google has not disclosed size or capacity details, but the plan includes major data center construction and 6.2GW of new power purchase agreements.
The company is also contributing $30 million to an Energy Impact Fund to accelerate local energy initiatives. This Texas expansion adds to Google’s broader global infrastructure push, which recently included multi-billion-dollar commitments in Germany, South Carolina, Arkansas, Belgium, and India.
Elon Musk’s xAI to build 500 MW data center in Saudi Arabia
Elon Musk’s xAI plans to build a 500MW AI data center in Saudi Arabia in partnership with HUMAIN, the kingdom’s state-backed AI initiative, with Nvidia as the primary chip supplier. Musk announced the project at the US–Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, D.C., appearing alongside Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The development is part of Saudi Arabia’s push to become a global AI hub and reflects xAI’s effort to scale its computing power as competition intensifies among major AI developers.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump both voiced support for deeper technological collaboration between the two countries. HUMAIN is working with Nvidia and others to secure chips needed for the country’s expanding AI ambitions, and the Trump administration is preparing to approve high-end semiconductor sales to Saudi Arabia. Musk, who has invested $15 billion into xAI since leaving OpenAI, aims to strengthen the company’s infrastructure as it competes with OpenAI and Anthropic.
Princeton Digital Group breaks ground on USD 1 billion, 120 MW Jakarta campus
Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has broken ground on its new USD 1 billion, 120MW AI-ready data center campus, JC3, located in GIIC, Bekasi Regency in Greater Jakarta. Purpose-built for hyperscale and AI workloads, the campus will feature modular construction, direct-to-chip cooling, and dual-grid power feeds from PLN with full capacity already secured. The first phase is expected to be operational by Q4 2026, offering multiple fiber routes to Jakarta’s core network ecosystem and using renewable energy similar to PDG’s JC2 biomass-powered facility.
“Indonesia is one of the fastest-growing digital economies in Asia Pacific, and we remain deeply committed to supporting its continued growth,” said Varoon Raghavan, PDG’s co-founder and COO. JC3 will be one of Indonesia’s largest and most advanced data centers, bringing PDG’s total national capacity to 230MW and supporting rising cloud and AI demand across the region.
