Pure DC reveals plans for 550MW data center campus in Finland
The Seinäjoki site is designed specifically for AI and machine learning workloads, according to Pure DC
Pure Data Centres Group has announced plans to invest more than €7.5 Billion to build a sprawling data center campus in Finland.
The deal represents one of the largest ever inward investment projects in Finnish history, and will see an initial pledge of €1.5 billion to develop a 110MW AI campus in Seinäjoki.
Long-term, Pure DC said the site will eventually scale to a 500MW campus capable of hosting high-performance computing (HPC) and AI workloads.
Phase one of the project is already fully leased, the company revealed, with the substation for the first data hall constructed and live.
Gary Wojtaszek, Executive Chairman & Interim CEO of Pure DC, said the project marks the beginning of one of Europe’s largest-ever AI infrastructure projects and will help put Finland at the forefront of the region’s AI transition.
“Countries building AI infrastructure over the next decade will shape the global economy for the next fifty years. Finland has all the ingredients required to lead this transformation - world class engineering talent, abundant renewable energy and a culture of innovation that gave rise to Nokia”, Wojtaszek said.
“We are not building data centers in Seinäjoki. Together with our partners, including the Seinäjoki Municipality, we are helping create one of Europe’s most important AI ecosystems capable of supporting global tech leaders as well as the next generation of Finnish entrepreneurs and innovators.”
Pure DC will work closely with local partner, SDC Ventures, as part of the development, which is expected to provide over 3,000 jobs during the decade-long construction projects.
Inside the Seinäjoki data center campus
Designated SJK01, the Seinäjoki campus is a sprawling 370 acre estate that, upon completion, will support 550MW of IT capacity. Pure DC said the data center site is designed specifically for “mass-scale” AI and machine learning workloads.
The site also has access to 700MVA of renewable power, meaning it will operate with “exceptionally low” energy costs and a stable grid connection.
Notably, the development will use repeatable 40MW ‘AI-ready’ modules, which come equipped with built-in Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) capabilities to support high-density workloads.
The data halls located at the site are also based on a modular design aimed at streamlining efficiency and predictability. Jaakko Kiiskilä, Mayor of Seinäjoki Municipality, said waste heat from the data center will be repurposed to support the district’s heating network.
“It’s fantastic to see a British-headquartered firm thrive on the world stage by delivering the UK's largest inward investment into Finland, cementing our position as a world leader in the AI space,” said Peter Kyle, secretary of state for the UK’s Department of Business & Trade.
“Through our Modern Industrial Strategy, we're ensuring the UK remains a leader in AI, setting ourselves apart globally while making sure our trillion-dollar tech sector continues to thrive for decades to come.”
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