Querétaro, Mexico: CloudHQ, among the world’s leading data center developers, has announced its largest investment yet: US$4.8 billion to build a data center campus in Querétaro, Mexico. The campus will include six facilities geared toward AI services, supported by large-scale power infrastructure.
Sizing & Energy: Big Load, Big Power
The campus will sit on about 52 hectares, with plans for a 900 MW computing load supported by a private 900 MW substation plus a 2 GW maneuvering substation, all to be operational by 2027. CloudHQ has already secured enough energy capacity for the first 200 MW phase, setting the foundation to scale. This milestone follows the company’s recent move as it broke ground on its new Paulínia hyperscale campus in Brazil, a project expected to position the region as a hub for cloud services and advanced digital infrastructure.
Jobs, Local Benefits, and the Supply Chain
During construction, the project expects to generate about 7,200 jobs. Once active, it will employ 900 permanent, high-skilled positions. CloudHQ also plans to heavily use Mexico’s local construction and services supply chain, producing substantial indirect and auxiliary job growth.
Project Factsheet – CloudHQ Querétaro Campus
Developer CloudHQ
Location Querétaro, Mexico
Investment US$4.8 billion
Site Area ~52 hectares
Planned Load Capacity 900 MW computing load
Initial Phase Power Secured 200 MW initial capacity
Substations 900 MW private + 2 GW maneuvering substation
Jobs Created 7,200 construction; 900 permanent high-skilled staff
Early Capital Spend Over US$250 million before full construction
Sustainability Water-free cooling; LEED Gold & Silver ambitions
Timeline Substations operational by 2027; tenant leasing underway
Sustainability & Technology Features
CloudHQ commits to meeting global environmental standards. The campus will utilize water-free cooling systems and pursue LEED Gold and Silver certifications. These design elements aim to reduce environmental impact and operational costs. Also, early investment over US$250 million in pre-construction capital will ensure foundational infrastructure is built to last.
Strategic Role in Latin America’s Digital Economy
This project positions Querétaro as a major node in Latin America’s AI and cloud infrastructure network. Officials say the campus will reinforce Mexico’s role in the global digital economy, acting as a regional benchmark. The scale and ambition reflect increasing demand for AI-ready infrastructure, low latency, and data sovereignty in local and multinational tech firms.
This CloudHQ campus matters for several reasons. First, its sheer scale, 900 MW load over 6 facilities, signals how AI demand is pushing data infrastructure toward hyperscale. Second, the reliance on local supply chains means economic ripple effects beyond the tech sector: materials, workforce training, utilities. Third, the sustainability components show that modern data centers must balance power needs with environmental stewardship. Finally, for Mexico and Latin America, it’s a clear signal that the region is attracting premier data infrastructure investment, and raising the bar for future tech projects.
