Oxagon to host one of the world’s largest AI data centers as DataVolt invests $5bn.
Saudi Arabia is set to host one of the world’s largest artificial intelligence data centers following a $5 billion investment by DataVolt in Oxagon, the industrial city within NEOM.
The facility, with a capacity of 1.5 gigawatts, will be built in Oxagon’s industrial quarter and powered entirely by renewable energy.
The first phase, a 300-megawatt facility, is set to be operational by 2028. Due to the energy-intensive nature of computing and cooling systems, Wu explained that data centers are typically measured by power capacity.
“On a site-wide level, we would say it’s a 300 MW site. You have huge amounts of power to run them, and because of the density of the chips, they generate a huge amount of heat. Then you have to cool them to bring the temperature down,” he said.
As demand for AI-driven data processing and cloud computing continues to surge — fueled by platforms like TikTok and Instagram — Oxagon’s AI data center is expected to play a pivotal role in the region’s digital transformation.
Source: ARABNEWS