Bulk Infrastructure Gothenburg Data Center Campus: Nordic AI Hub
Status: Planned / Under Development | Location: Strategic Industrial Corridor, Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Project Overview
Bulk Infrastructure’s Gothenburg Data Center Campus is a next-generation sustainable digital infrastructure development strategically located along Sweden’s western technology corridor, serving hyperscale cloud providers, enterprises, and AI-driven digital workloads across the Nordic region. Designed to support the rapidly increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, high-performance computing (HPC), and cloud applications, the campus combines scalable infrastructure with energy-efficient operations to deliver high-performance computing environments. The facility is engineered to accommodate ultra-high-density deployments exceeding 100 kW per rack, with direct liquid cooling readiness enabling efficient operation of GPU-intensive servers and next-generation AI hardware. Powered by Sweden’s low-carbon, renewable electricity grid, the campus provides customers with a sustainable platform for deploying large-scale digital infrastructure while reducing operational emissions. A key advantage of the development is its direct integration with Bulk Infrastructure’s high-capacity dark fiber network, offering low-latency connectivity between major Nordic metropolitan areas, including Oslo, Gothenburg, Stockholm, and Copenhagen. This extensive fiber ecosystem enables fast, resilient, and secure data transmission while providing seamless access to regional and international cloud and network providers. Combining renewable energy, advanced cooling technologies, scalable hyperscale infrastructure, and strategic connectivity, Bulk Infrastructure’s Gothenburg Data Center Campus strengthens Sweden’s position as a leading destination for AI-ready digital infrastructure and supports the continued growth of high-performance computing and cloud services throughout Northern Europe.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Bulk Infrastructure Gothenburg Data Center Campus: Nordic AI Hub |
| Location | Strategic Industrial Corridor, Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden |
| Status | Planned / Under Development |
| Commissioning | Target Phased Buildout (2026–2027+) |
| Total IT Load | ~40 MW – 60 MW Critical IT Load (Scalable) |
| Total Capacity | ~50 MW – 80 MW Total Utility Power Allocation |
| Tier Level | EN 50600 Class 3–4 / Tier III Equivalent Architecture (ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 Certified Platform) |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Hyperscale, High-Density AI/HPC Factory & Sustainable Interconnect Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Gothenburg |
| Population | ~610,000 |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~1.1 million (Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area) |
| City GDP | ~SEK 650 billion (estimated metropolitan economy) |
| Per Capita Income | ~SEK 520,000 (≈ USD 50,000) |
| City Tier | Tier 1 – Nordic Industrial, Technology & Logistics Hub |
| Key Strengths | Sweden's second-largest city; Scandinavia's largest port; strong automotive, manufacturing, and life sciences industries; advanced ICT and digital infrastructure; highly skilled workforce; leading research universities; excellent international connectivity; growing cloud and data center ecosystem; abundant renewable energy; gateway to Nordic and European markets. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Bulk Infrastructure |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Vattenfall / Göteborg Energi (Power Utility Transmission) |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Nordic Mission-Critical Engineering & EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Bulk Infrastructure In-House Global Technical & Thermal Design Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with dual underground fiber entrance vaults; redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); direct integration into Bulk’s subsea and terrestrial Nordic express fiber network. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage grid incomers, distributed static 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units, automated switchgear, and standby diesel backup generator plants fueled by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~50 MW – 80 MW Total Secured Utility Capacity Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Configuration |
| Cooling System | Direct-to-Chip liquid cooling (DLC) readiness, ambient air free-cooling, closed-loop chilled water loops, and heat-reuse loop integration for local energy systems. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral host offering direct low-latency cloud express on-ramps and multi-carrier interconnects across the Nordics and Western Europe. |
| PUE Target | < 1.15 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Green Renewable Energy (Hydroelectric & Wind Power) backed by long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Strategic Expansion Phase |
| Construction Start | Target 2025 / 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Target 2026–2027 |
| Full Buildout | Phased Multi-Building Rollout |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated €200,000,000 EUR to €350,000,000 EUR |
| Funding | Corporate Infrastructure Equity & Project Financing by Bulk Infrastructure / Areim |