{"id":158791,"date":"2025-10-30T09:03:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T09:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/eu\/?p=158791"},"modified":"2025-10-30T09:04:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T09:04:32","slug":"equinix-to-invest-near-4-billion-in-uks-critical-national-infrastructure-in-boost-to-countrys-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/eu\/2025\/10\/30\/equinix-to-invest-near-4-billion-in-uks-critical-national-infrastructure-in-boost-to-countrys-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Equinix to invest near \u00a34 billion in UK\u2019s critical national infrastructure in boost to country\u2019s economy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Equinix\u2019s 250+MW Hertfordshire Campus marks a major investment in the UK\u2019s critical national infrastructure, creating thousands of jobs and supporting the nation\u2019s AI growth ambitions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equinix has completed its acquisition of an 85-acre plot permitted for data centre development in Hertfordshire, UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company plans to invest near \u00a34 billion in the project, which will deliver 250+MW of compute capacity to the UK\u2019s critical national infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once fully built out, it will deliver world-class digital infrastructure and skills in the UK, supporting local, national and international businesses from sectors including healthcare, life sciences, public sector, financial services, manufacturing and entertainment. The new facility is said to be a clear sign of commitment to the UK\u2019s ambition to lead in sovereign AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Construction of the site, which until now has been known as DC01UK, is expected to directly generate 2,500 local jobs and once fully operational, over 200 permanent roles \u2013 the majority of which will be highly skilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KPMG estimates that the Hertfordshire Campus could support the UK economy with up to \u00a33 billion in annual Gross Value Added (GVA) during the construction phase and up to \u00a3260 million in annual GVA once operational. This reflects the wide-ranging impact of construction activity, supply chain and employee wage spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as delivering for customers and driving national economic impact, Equinix aims to set a notably high standard for partnering with the community at the Hertfordshire Campus. This will include close collaboration with local residents and businesses to invest in education, employment and biodiversity programmes that are truly additive to the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equinix has an established track record of underpinning economic and social progress in the countries it operates. With over 270 data centres across six continents, 36 countries and 77 metro areas, Equinix has a 27-year history of building digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the UK, Equinix supports over 1,300 customers, many of which are headquartered in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the development of the Hertfordshire Campus, Equinix will connect businesses of all sizes to global, AI-ready infrastructure that is secure and scalable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equinix facilities in Europe, including the UK, are covered by 100% renewable energy and the company has committed to achieving a target for all facilities globally to be covered by 100% renewable energy by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the Hertfordshire Campus, plans include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Dry cooling, which will ensure water consumption at the site will be comparable with conventional office buildings <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Retaining 54% of the land as open space <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 A commitment to create new ecological habitats which will deliver a biodiversity net gain of at least 10%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe UK is a cornerstone of the global economy and is a natural home for our most substantial investment in Europe to date. This development brings a significant amount of data centre capacity to Britain, contributing to the government\u2019s AI growth ambition. But this investment goes far beyond building the infrastructure needed to unlock the UK\u2019s digital potential. It\u2019s the evolution of an ongoing partnership with the local and national community,\u201d said James Tyler, UK Managing Director, Equinix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis \u00a33.9 billion investment is a huge win for Britain. It will give businesses \u2013 from life sciences to high street banks \u2013 the ability to connect to thousands of other businesses across the world in an instant, powering our AI ambitions, boosting growth and creating hundreds of well-paid jobs. This is about making sure the UK is at the forefront of the Digital Transformation and ensuring that every community benefits from the opportunities this new technology brings,\u201d said Liz Kendall, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis announcement reflects the scale of opportunity the UK has to strengthen its digital foundations. As highlighted in our \u2018Foundations for the Future\u2019 report, data centres are the backbone of our economy \u2013 they enable innovation, productivity and growth across every sector. Continued investment in sustainable, resilient digital infrastructure will be critical to delivering on the UK\u2019s ambitions for AI and long-term economic prosperity,\u201d said Luisa Cardani, Head of Data Centres, techUK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This announcement builds on Equinix\u2019s established UK footprint and existing investment which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 14 data centres located in the UK. Across these facilities, a large portion of the customer base is UK-based businesses. Equinix supports over 10,000 different customers globally <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Over 1,200 UK-based employees, contributing \u00a3145 million directly to household income in the UK <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 All sites designed for heat to be exported, enabling future conservation of energy which also benefits local communities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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