Pure DC Starts €1.5 Billion Finland AI Data Center, Wins Microsoft as Customer
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14
Pure DC Starts €1.5 Billion Finland AI Data Center, Wins Microsoft as Customer
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14
Summary
Pure Data Centres has launched the first phase of a Finland data center project worth €1.5 billion, with Microsoft lined up as one of the planned customers.
The initial build will deliver 110 megawatts of capacity—about enough to power 82,500 households—marking a sizable addition to Nordic computing infrastructure.
Oaktree-backed Pure DC is positioning the site as part of Europe’s push to expand the digital backbone needed to train and run more artificial intelligence systems.
With US firms as key clients, can Europe's new AI data centers truly deliver digital sovereignty?
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Pure DC’s Seinäjoki Campus: Powering Finland’s 500MW Leap into AI-Ready, Sustainable Data Centers
Overview
Finland is quickly becoming a major force in the global data center industry, with Pure DC's Seinäjoki campus (SJK01) leading the way. SJK01 is designed to support the demanding needs of artificial intelligence and next-generation computing, making it central to Finland's digital future. The campus will have three large buildings and uses a modular approach with repeatable 40MW AI-ready units, allowing for flexible growth. With a strong focus on AI, advanced cooling technology, and access to abundant renewable energy, SJK01 is set to significantly strengthen Finland’s digital infrastructure and position the country as an AI powerhouse.