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Largest Data Centers with Over 1GW Capacity Under Construction

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As global demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and massive data storage intensifies, a new generation of gigawatt-scale data centers is emerging. These facilities are not only engineering marvels but also strategic digital infrastructure projects that will shape how countries and corporations process and store information.

Here are the largest data centers currently under construction—each aiming to exceed 1 gigawatt (GW) of power capacity.

Vantage 1.4GW Data Center in Texas

Vantage Data Centers has unveiled its largest project to date, “Frontier,” a $25 billion hyperscale data center campus in Shackelford County, Texas, designed to deliver 1.4 gigawatts of capacity for artificial intelligence workloads. Spanning 1,200 acres, the development will feature 10 data centers with a combined 3.7 million square feet of space, purpose-built for ultra high-density racks exceeding 250kW. To support the massive energy demands of AI, the facilities will incorporate advanced liquid cooling systems and sustainable design measures, including a closed-loop chiller system that conserves billions of gallons of water each year. Vantage has also pledged to pursue LEED certification, positioning Frontier not only as its largest undertaking worldwide but also as a benchmark for environmentally responsible digital infrastructure, while reinforcing Texas’ emergence as a hub for AI-driven innovation.

Google 1GW Data Center in India

Capacity: 1 GW
Developer: Google (Alphabet Inc.)
Purpose: To expand Google’s cloud and AI computing capacity in India.
Highlights:

  • Alphabet’s First Data Center Investment in India

  • Largest Data Center in Asia by Capacity and Investment

  • $2 Billion Dedicated to Renewable Energy Capacity

  • Supports Andhra Pradesh’s Goal to Build 6 GW of Data Centers in 5 Years

  • Will Drive Major Energy Infrastructure Growth — Estimated 10 GW Needed

  • Includes Development of Three New Cable Landing Stations in Visakhapatnam

  • Part of Google’s $75 Billion Global Data Center Expansion This Year

Meta’s  AI Data Center in Richland Parish, Louisiana

  • Capacity: 2 GW
  • Developer: Meta
  • Purpose: To train Meta’s Llama AI models.
  • Highlights:
    • Meta’s Largest Data Center Yet
    • Renewable Energy Commitment – 1.5GW Clean Power via Geaux Zero
    • Lead to massive energy infrastructure upgrades, including:

Meta says this data center will be its 23rd data center in the United States and 27th in the world.

Stargate Data Center – Abu Dhabi, UAE

    • Capacity: 1 GW (Phase 1: 200 MW by 2026)

  • Developer: G42 & OpenAI (with Oracle and Nvidia partnership)

  • Purpose: Dedicated to AI and supercomputing workloads

  • Highlights:

    • The flagship facility in OpenAI’s global “Stargate” program

    • Hosts one of the world’s largest sovereign AI infrastructures

    • Strategically located in a region with growing tech investment and energy capacity

This facility marks the UAE’s bold move to become a global leader in AI infrastructure, powered by strong government backing and deep-pocketed investors.

Neom Oxagon Data Center – Saudi Arabia

  • Capacity: Targeting 1.5 GW

  • Developer: ZeroPoint DC & Neom

  • Purpose: Net-zero, AI-native data center for industrial, cloud, and defense data

  • Highlights:

    • Part of Saudi Arabia’s futuristic NEOM city

    • Renewable-powered, using solar and hydrogen

    • Advanced cooling and modular construction design

This is expected to be one of the largest and greenest hyperscale campuses in the world, central to Saudi Arabia’s digital ambitions.

Haenam (Salaseido) AI Cluster – South Korea

  • Capacity: 3 GW (Phase 1: 300 MW by 2028)

  • Developer: Government of Jeollanam-do + Private partners

  • Purpose: AI research, cloud, sovereign data processing

  • Highlights:

    • Built in 25 blocks of 40 MW each

    • Full completion expected by 2028

    • Near the sea, using local renewables and energy-efficient cooling

This site is part of South Korea’s national plan to decentralize data infrastructure and attract AI industries to underdeveloped regions.

Tsukuba Data Center Campus – Japan

  • Capacity: 1 GW (Phase 1: 50 MW by 2026)

  • Developer: Goodman Group

  • Purpose: Regional hyperscale cloud and AI workloads

  • Highlights:

    • Located in Tsukuba Science City

    • Covers 45 hectares of high-tech, disaster-resistant land

    • Serves both Japanese tech companies and global cloud clients

This project underscores Japan’s renewed focus on digital infrastructure resilience and regional technology leadership.

Gangwon Hyperscale Cluster – South Korea

  • Capacity: ~1 GW

  • Developer: Private sector + government-backed energy firms

  • Purpose: General-purpose cloud, AI, and edge deployments

  • Highlights:

    • Located near surplus power sources like nuclear and coal

    • Power cost efficiencies by selling excess directly to tenants

    • Multiple facilities being planned across Gangneung and Donghae

This effort will help South Korea meet soaring AI compute needs while reducing power transmission costs by localizing data hubs.

Why 1GW Matters

A 1 gigawatt (1,000 MW) data center can:

  • Host millions of servers

  • Consume power equivalent to a small city

  • Cost $5–10 billion+ to build and operate

  • Support large-scale AI model training, 5G networks, and global cloud storage

As tech companies and governments compete to build digital sovereignty, gigawatt-scale facilities are becoming strategic infrastructure, not just corporate assets.

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