LEV002 Data Center (AtlasEdge Leverkusen LEV002)
Status: Under Construction / Active Development | Location: Dornierstraße 10, 51381 Leverkusen-Quettingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Project Overview
AtlasEdge LEV002 is a modern, high-density edge colocation facility located within the AtlasEdge Leverkusen Campus in the Cologne Metropolitan Region, Germany, strengthening the company’s infrastructure presence across the strategically important Rhine-Ruhr digital corridor. Developed as a complementary facility to the operational LEV001 site, LEV002 is designed to support growing demand for AI workloads, high-performance computing, cloud infrastructure, and other data-intensive applications requiring reliable and low-latency connectivity. The facility provides approximately 4.4 MW of critical IT capacity and around 3,400 m² of technical whitespace, offering customers scalable infrastructure for high-density compute clusters and enterprise deployments. Its location in Leverkusen provides access to major industrial, commercial, and telecommunications hubs across the wider Cologne and Rhine-Ruhr region, enabling efficient connectivity between enterprises, cloud platforms, network providers, and digital services. As a carrier-neutral facility, LEV002 is designed to provide customers with flexible connectivity options and access to multiple telecommunications networks, supporting diverse network architectures and reducing dependence on a single carrier. The facility also operates on 100% renewable energy, reinforcing AtlasEdge’s focus on reducing the environmental impact of its European data center portfolio while supporting customers with sustainability requirements. With its combination of high-density capacity, renewable energy sourcing, carrier-neutral connectivity, and strategic positioning near major regional cloud and industrial nodes, AtlasEdge LEV002 is positioned to serve the rapidly expanding requirements of AI, cloud computing, digital enterprises, and edge applications across Western Germany.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | LEV002 Data Center (AtlasEdge Leverkusen LEV002) |
| Location | Dornierstraße 10, 51381 Leverkusen-Quettingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Status | Under Construction / Active Development |
| Commissioning | Target 2026 Phase 1 Energization |
| Total IT Load | 4.4 MW Critical IT Power Capacity |
| Total Capacity | ~3,400 m² (~36,600 sq ft) technical whitespace |
| Tier Level | Built to EN 50600 Level 3 / Tier III Equivalent Standards |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built High-Density AI & Edge Colocation Data Center |
City Profile
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| City Name | Leverkusen |
| Population | 170,015 (June 2026) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~1.1 million+ part of the wider Cologne–Leverkusen urban environment; Cologne alone has about 1.02 million residents. |
| City GDP | ~€8.5 billion (approx., based on 2022 GDP per capita of ~€50,900 × population) |
| Per Capita Income | €23,534 disposable household income per capita (2021) |
| City Tier | ~€50,900 (2022) |
| Key Strengths | Strong chemical and pharmaceutical industry; proximity to Cologne and Düsseldorf; Rhine River connectivity; excellent road and rail infrastructure; skilled industrial workforce; strong corporate ecosystem; strategic position within the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region; access to major European markets; established digital and telecommunications infrastructure. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | AtlasEdge Data Centres |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Liberty Global, DigitalBridge, City of Leverkusen, Regional Power & Grid Utilities |
| Construction Contractor | Mission-Critical General Contractors & Data Center Engineering Specialists |
| MEP Engineering | AtlasEdge Global Infrastructure & Thermal Architecture Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral connectivity with dual path-diverse subterranean dark fiber entrance vaults, dedicated Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), alternative carrier routing, and direct low-latency interconnects to local Internet Exchanges (e.g., DE-CIX Düsseldorf/Frankfurt). |
| Power Infrastructure | Redundant high-voltage commercial utility grid connection, concurrently maintainable N+1 / 2N static uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, automatic transfer switchgear (ATS), and sound-attenuated backup diesel generators with localized bulk fuel capacity. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~6.0 MVA Dedicated Utility Grid Substation Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | Concurrently Maintainable N+1 / 2N Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency direct-to-chip liquid cooling (DLC) readiness, closed-loop dry coolers, precision perimeter air handling units configured for high-density AI rack thermal profiles, and environmental monitoring systems. |
| Connectivity | Ultra-low latency optical fiber interconnects linking Leverkusen directly to Cologne, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and major regional European network backbones. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Certified Renewable Energy Procurement (Green power tariff backing). |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Planned / Expansion Announced |
| Construction Start | Active Development |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Phased Rollout Target |
| Full Buildout | Integrated Operations across Leverkusen Campus (LEV001 + LEV002 = ~14.4 MW total capacity) |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ~$40,000,000 – $60,000,000 EUR (Estimated Capital Expenditure) |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure (AtlasEdge / DigitalBridge / Liberty Global) |