Data Center Investment News — 11/04/2025
900MW Data Center Campus Proposed Outside Macon, Georgia
A massive 900MW data center campus is proposed near Macon, Georgia, aiming to bolster the region’s digital infrastructure. The project, spearheaded by a yet-to-be-disclosed developer, plans to leverage Georgia’s favorable climate and energy resources. The campus is expected to attract significant investment and create numerous job opportunities, marking a substantial economic boost for the area. Details regarding the project’s timeline and specific stakeholders remain under wraps, but the scale indicates a major commitment to expanding data center capabilities in the southeastern United States. This development aligns with the broader trend of establishing large-scale data centers in regions offering cost-effective energy and strategic connectivity.
The $5.8 billion campus is set to be housed in Monroe County, around 15 miles northwest of Macon. The 900-acre site is located on largely undeveloped land along US Highway 41 (aka Dixie Highway), Wadley Road, and I-475.The site is due to be built out in three phases, completing in 2029, 2031, and 2033.
Meta to Develop Data Center Campus Outside Toledo, Ohio
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced plans to develop a new data center campus near Toledo, Ohio. This initiative is part of Meta’s ongoing efforts to expand its global infrastructure to support its suite of applications and services. The proposed campus will feature state-of-the-art facilities designed for energy efficiency and scalability.
“We are thrilled that we will be building our Bowling Green Data Center right here in Wood County. We selected Middleton Township for a number of reasons, including great access to infrastructure and renewable energy, a strong pool of talent, and a wonderful set of community partners that have helped us move this project forward,” said Brad Davis, director of data center community and economic development at Meta. “We are excited to become part of the Wood County community, and we look forward to having a strong, mutually beneficial partnership for years to come.”
By choosing Ohio, Meta aims to capitalize on the state’s robust infrastructure, skilled workforce, and commitment to renewable energy. The project is anticipated to generate significant employment opportunities during both construction and operational phases, contributing to the local economy. This move underscores Meta’s dedication to enhancing its data capabilities while fostering regional development.
Equinix Launches Latest Data Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Equinix has inaugurated its latest data center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, marking a significant expansion in Latin America. The new facility, designed to meet the growing demand for digital services, offers advanced interconnection solutions and supports a wide range of industries. Equinix’s investment reflects confidence in Brazil’s digital economy and its strategic importance in the global network.
Equinix said RJ3 is the company’s first facility in Brazil equipped with Cool Array technology; used as part of a cold flood/hot aisle containment scheme on the slab, the company said it can support very dense, air-cooled workloads. Equinix is already using Cool Array technology in more than 30 data centers in operation or under construction, including SG5 in Singapore and BG2 in Colombia.
The data center is equipped with cutting-edge technology to ensure high performance, reliability, and security. This launch is part of Equinix’s broader strategy to enhance its presence in emerging markets, providing customers with greater access to its global platform and fostering digital transformation across the region.
Soluna Secures Wind Supply Deal for 120MW Crypto Data Center in Texas
Soluna Holdings has secured a wind energy supply agreement for its upcoming 120MW cryptocurrency-focused data center in Texas. This partnership ensures that the facility will operate using renewable energy, aligning with sustainability goals and reducing environmental impact. The data center is tailored to support high-performance computing needs specific to cryptocurrency mining and blockchain applications.
The data center project is being developed in two 60MW phases. It intends to leverage excess wind energy from the project to power Bitcoin mining operations and AI and machine learning workloads. The development timeline of the project was not disclosed
“This is another step forward in proving that flexible, large-scale computing can help renewable energy assets reach their full potential,” said John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings.
By harnessing wind power, Soluna aims to address the energy-intensive nature of crypto operations while contributing to Texas’s renewable energy initiatives. The project signifies a step forward in integrating clean energy solutions within the rapidly evolving digital asset infrastructure landscape.
Iron Mountain Appoints Gary Aitkenhead as EVP and GM of Data Centers
Iron Mountain has appointed Gary Aitkenhead as Executive Vice President and General Manager of its Data Centers division. Aitkenhead brings extensive experience in the technology and data center sectors, having held leadership roles in prominent organizations. In his new position, he will oversee the strategic direction, operations, and growth of Iron Mountain’s global data center portfolio.
William Meaney, president and CEO of Iron Mountain, said: “We are pleased to welcome Gary to Iron Mountain. His global commercial and operational experience, alongside extensive data center expertise, will be instrumental in advancing our commitment to providing safe, secure, and innovative solutions for our customers.”
Aitkenhead added: “I’m honored to join Iron Mountain at a pivotal time in the data center industry. As demand for capacity rises, Iron Mountain is well-positioned to scale. I look forward to delivering value as our customers advance, driving growth, and contributing to the company’s continued success.”
His leadership is expected to drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and expand the company’s footprint in key markets. This appointment underscores Iron Mountain’s commitment to strengthening its position in the data center industry and delivering value-added services to its clients.
HMC Files to Develop Data Center in Los Angeles, California
Australian investment firm HMC Capital has filed plans to develop a 218,400-square-foot data center in Monterey Park, Los Angeles. The proposed facility, known as the 1977 Saturn Data Center Project, will feature a single-story building equipped with 14 emergency diesel generators, suggesting a total capacity of approximately 56MW.
The site is currently occupied by a two-story commercial office building, an associated one-story utility building with a diesel-powered emergency backup generator, and a parking lot. HMC filed for a public review of the development, known as the 1977 Saturn Data Center Project, last October. The company filed with the City of Monterey Park as well as California’s CEQA agency.
The site, currently housing vacant office buildings, was acquired by HMC in late 2024 for $39 million. Construction is slated to begin in September 2025, with completion expected by August 2027. This development represents HMC’s strategic entry into the U.S. data center market, aiming to meet the growing demand for digital infrastructure in the region.
ACS Plans to Develop Data Centers in Aragon, Spain
Spanish construction giant ACS, in collaboration with energy firm Benbros, plans to invest €1.2 billion in developing a 150MW data center campus in La Puebla de Alfindén, near Zaragoza, Aragon. The 50-hectare site is expected to become operational in the first half of 2027. ACS has also filed with the national grid operator to potentially double the campus’s capacity in the future.
Traditionally known as a construction firm serving clients, ACS has recently pivoted to developing its own data centers that can be leased or sold to customers. Recent reports suggest the company has a potential development pipeline totaling 5GW globally.
Traditionally focused on construction, ACS is pivoting towards owning and operating data centers, with a global development pipeline totaling 5GW. This project aligns with Aragon’s emergence as a significant hub for cloud computing infrastructure in Europe.
LCRDC Launches Data Center in Bootle, UK
Liverpool City Region Data Centres (LCRDC) has launched a new colocation facility in Bootle, near Liverpool, UK. The facility has already leased approximately 75% of its space, indicating strong market demand. Powered entirely by renewable energy, the data center supports LCRDC’s commitment to sustainable operations.
The company specializes in cloud repatriation services, moving workloads from AWS, Azure, or GCP back to on-premises infrastructure, allowing customers to create their own private clouds.
The company specializes in cloud repatriation services, assisting clients in transitioning workloads from public clouds to private infrastructure. Additionally, LCRDC plans to establish Sefton’s first Internet exchange within the Bootle facility. With five other operational sites across Liverpool and Manchester, LCRDC continues to expand its regional presence, contributing to the UK’s digital infrastructure growth.
Australian Data Centre Infrastructure Specialist CRS Acquired by Legrand
Legrand, a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, has acquired CRS, an Australian data center infrastructure company.
Palash Nandy, Managing Director & CEO of Legrand ANZ, said: “The acquisition of Computer Room Solutions highlights our steadfast commitment to the ANZ market and our development model in terms of targeted acquisitions that align with our core business segments, including data centres. Legrand is looking forward to working with CRS, with the relationship seeing a new suite of solutions being injected into our already robust data centre portfolio for our customers.”
Nandy added: “CRS’ white space offerings and local manufacturing capabilities complement Legrand’s portfolio, while demonstrating our confidence in the market’s future development opportunities.”
The acquisition of CRS is part of a broader growth strategy by Legrand, representing its fourth local acquisition in the past 18 months and is expected to strengthen Legrand’s position in the data centre market, particularly within the ANZ region.
STT GDC Launches AI-Ready Data Center Campus in Kolkata, India
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) has unveiled a state-of-the-art, AI-ready data center campus in New Town, Kolkata, with an investment of INR 450 crore. Spanning 5.59 acres, the facility offers an IT power capacity of 10 megawatts and is designed to meet the growing demands of AI and digital services in Eastern India. This launch expands STT GDC India’s footprint to 30 data centers nationwide, underscoring its commitment to supporting India’s digital infrastructure and AI ambitions.
“This expansion is a gateway to accelerating AI innovation in Eastern India. Our Kolkata campus is specifically designed to support the burgeoning AI ecosystem, from startups developing local language AI models to enterprises deploying large language models,” said Bimal Khandelwal, CEO of STT GDC India.
“The facility’s high-performance computing capabilities and low-latency connectivity will empower organisations to build and deploy AI solutions that drive digital transformation across sectors”.
The new Kolkata facility expands STT GDC India’s nationwide footprint to 30 data centres across 10 cities with a total IT load capacity of 400MW.
GIC Partners with Alianza in $340 Million Brazilian Data Center Expansion
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC has partnered with Brazilian investment firm Alianza to invest $340 million in expanding data center infrastructure in Brazil. The joint venture aims to capitalize on Brazil’s potential as a global hub for data centers, driven by increasing demand for digital services. The investment will focus on developing new facilities and enhancing existing ones, contributing to the growth of Brazil’s digital economy.
The country is also benefiting from the global trend of data centre decentralisation, which has accelerated post-pandemic due to advancements in cloud technologies, 5G, and artificial intelligence.
However, the Brazilian market faces challenges, including a lack of comprehensive regulation, which creates uncertainty for investors.
A key concern is whether local data centres will be permitted to process data for foreign companies.
Colt DCS Plans Four New German Data Centers for €2 Billion
Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS) has announced plans to develop four new data centers in Germany, investing €2 billion in the project. The facilities will be located in Frankfurt and Berlin, providing a combined IT capacity of 117MW. Construction is set to begin on an 18-acre site in Frankfurt and a 9.5-acre site in Berlin, with the first phase expected to be operational by the end of 2028. This expansion will bring Colt DCS’s total capacity in Germany to 176MW, reinforcing its presence in the European data center market.
Frankfurt is one of the largest data centre markets in Europe, whereas Berlin has emerged as a secondary market, driven by Germany’s digital transformation and increasing demand for cloud and AI services.
Frankfurt has been handcuffed by grid constraints over the last 18 months, and several projects failed to secure planning and power approvals, making Colt’s announcement one of the largest for the city in some time.
The sites are being designed to support both these workloads, powering racks up to 130kW and utilising traditional air, direct liquid-to-chip and hybrid approaches.
Axiom Space to Launch Data Centers on Kepler Satellites
Axiom Space is set to deploy data centers in orbit by integrating computing capabilities into Kepler Communications’ upcoming constellation of data transfer satellites. These orbital data centers will enable real-time data processing and storage in space, supporting applications such as defense operations, machine learning, and autonomous decision-making. The first Kepler relay satellites are scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a significant step toward space-based cloud computing.
Jason Aspiotis, global director of in-space data and security at Axiom, said: “These projects are what we consider building blocks to develop scalable orbital data centre infrastructure. The ODC nodes on the Kepler satellites will be our first fully functional systems.”
While Axiom has not yet disclosed any customers for its Orbital Data Center nodes, Aspiotis revealed that the company has “agreements and an array of customers in negotiations for both the first two nodes and future capacity.”
These customers reportedly include those interested in commercial, civil, and national security applications of the system.
CyrusOne Breaks Ground on Fort Worth Data Center Campus in Texas
CyrusOne has commenced construction on a new data center campus in Fort Worth, Texas, named DFW7. The multi-building campus will initially offer an IT capacity of approximately 70 megawatts, with scalability to meet future growth. This development brings CyrusOne’s total capital investment in Texas to over $2.4 billion, highlighting the strategic importance of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex as the second-largest data center market in the U.S.
“It has been an honour to work hand in hand with CyrusOne, whose commitment to innovation and growth aligns with our mission of building a better Texas,” said Jim Greer, chief operating officer at Oncor.
“By delivering the energy infrastructure needed to support major projects like this, Oncor is helping fuel economic development, attract new businesses and create opportunities that benefit the entire community. We look forward to providing the resilient and reliable service needed to support CyrusOne’s operations today and as they scale in the future.”
CyrusOne is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and the company currently operates over 55 data centre facilities across the U.S., Europe, and Japan. Last year, CyrusOne secured a US$687.1 million Single Asset Single Borrower (SASB) CMBS loan for its DFW1 data centre in Dallas.
Aligned Names Billie Haggard as Chief Facility Operations Officer
Aligned Data Centers has appointed Billie Haggard as its first Chief Facility Operations Officer (CFOO). In this role, Haggard will oversee global data center operations and personnel, driving the company’s operational strategy. His leadership is expected to enhance Aligned’s commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable, and adaptive data center solutions for hyperscale and enterprise customers.
“Aligned Data Centers, is uniquely positioned to meet the ever-increasing demand for AI, cloud services, and high-performance computing at the speed, scale, and quality of infrastructure our customers require,” said Haggard. “While strategic supply chains, flexible and adaptive platforms, and cooling technology innovations have been critical to Aligned’s success, the lion’s share of exceptional data centre operations surrounds attracting and developing top-tier talent — industriously. And so in my new role as chief facility operations officer, I am particularly enthused by the opportunity to enhance the operational excellence of our Pan-American teams as Aligned continues to aggressively grow its business globally.”