MEX3 Data Center Campus Ascenty Mexico
Status: Active Development / Phased Buildout | Location: Ascenty Data Centers Vesta Industrial Park, Camino a Nativitas 800 76295 Queretaro
Project Overview
Ascenty’s MEX3 (Querétaro 3) is a flagship hyperscale data center strategically located in Querétaro, Mexico’s leading digital infrastructure corridor and one of Latin America’s fastest-growing cloud markets. Delivering 21 MW of critical IT capacity as part of Ascenty’s broader 81 MW footprint in Mexico, the facility is purpose-built to support the growing requirements of global hyperscale cloud providers, over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms, telecommunications operators, financial institutions, and enterprises deploying artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Engineered for next-generation computing environments, MEX3 features customizable high-density power architecture with direct-to-chip liquid cooling readiness, enabling efficient deployment of GPU-intensive AI clusters and other compute-intensive applications. Designed with highly resilient electrical and mechanical infrastructure, the facility ensures continuous availability, operational reliability, and scalability for mission-critical digital operations. Powered entirely by 100% certified renewable electricity, MEX3 supports customers in achieving sustainability and carbon reduction objectives while maintaining high energy efficiency. As a carrier-neutral facility, it provides low-latency dark fiber connectivity to major carrier networks, internet exchange points including MEX-IX, cloud availability zones, and international transpacific and transatlantic connectivity routes, enabling seamless access to global digital ecosystems. Supported by advanced physical security, continuous infrastructure monitoring, and flexible colocation deployment options, MEX3 serves as a future-ready platform for cloud expansion, AI innovation, enterprise modernization, and digital transformation throughout Mexico and Latin America.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | MEX3 Data Center Campus Ascenty Mexico |
| Location | Ascenty Data Centers Vesta Industrial Park, Camino a Nativitas 800 76295 Queretaro |
| Status | Active Development / Phased Buildout |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Go-Live: 2024–2025 / Multi-Phase Campus Expansion |
| Total IT Load | 21 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | 21 MW Total IT Power Capacity across a 20,000 m² (~215,000 sq ft) gross facility footprint |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified Architecture (Design & Facility) / ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Greenfield Hyperscale, High-Density AI-Ready Colocation & Sovereign Cloud Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Queretaro |
| Population | ~1.6 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~2.4 million |
| City GDP | ~USD 45–50 billion |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 20,000–23,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 (Emerging Global Industrial & Data Center Hub) |
| Key Strengths | Strategic location in central Mexico; major aerospace and automotive manufacturing hub; rapidly growing data center market; strong connectivity to Mexico City; stable business environment; skilled workforce; robust industrial parks; increasing hyperscale and colocation investments |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Ascenty data center |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad) & State Government of Querétaro |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Latin American Mission-Critical EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Ascenty In-House Global Technical Infrastructure & Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform featuring diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults; redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); direct low-latency optical dark fiber interconnectivity back to Querétaro 1 & 2 campuses, Mexico City interconnect hubs, and US-border cross-connect routes. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage grid feeders supplied by CFE, static distributed 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated switchgear, and dedicated standby emergency diesel generator plants with multi-day on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 21 MW Secured Utility Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Distributed Redundant Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency closed-loop chilled-water precision cooling plant with N+2 thermal redundancy, hot/cold aisle containment, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for ultra-high-density AI arrays, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral host offering direct low-latency cloud express on-ramps and cross-connect options across Mexican and North American fiber corridors. |
| PUE Target | < 1.35 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Certified Carbon-Free Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, and Hydro PPAs). |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2021–2022 |
| Construction Start | 2023 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Target 2024–2025 |
| Full Buildout | Active Multi-Phase Development |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $150,000,000 USD to $250,000,000 USD Campus Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure & Infrastructure Equity Financing (Ascenty / Digital Realty / Brookfield) |