Cirion SJO1 San Jose Data Center: Carrier-Neutral Central America Hub
Status: Operational / Active Regional Expansion | Location: Escazú, San Rafael, Greater San José Metropolitan Area, CP 10203, Costa Rica
Project Overview
Cirion Technologies’ SJO1 Data Center Campus in San José, Costa Rica, is a leading carrier-neutral digital infrastructure facility serving as a strategic connectivity hub for Central America and international markets. Spanning approximately 12,000 m² of gross building area, SJO1 is designed to support a wide range of mission-critical workloads from hyperscale cloud providers, telecommunications carriers, financial institutions, multinational enterprises, and digital service companies. The campus is directly integrated with Cirion’s extensive Pan-Latin American terrestrial and subsea optical fiber network, enabling reliable, low-latency connectivity routes between Central America, North America, and South America. Engineered for high availability, SJO1 features advanced infrastructure including high-density rack support, resilient 2N power distribution architecture, and robust operational systems to support demanding enterprise and cloud environments. The facility benefits from Costa Rica’s highly sustainable energy ecosystem, with the national power grid primarily supported by renewable sources such as hydroelectric, geothermal, and wind energy, helping customers achieve lower-carbon digital operations. With its strategic geographic location, strong international connectivity, renewable energy advantages, and carrier-neutral ecosystem, Cirion SJO1 plays a vital role in strengthening Costa Rica’s position as an emerging digital gateway for the Americas. The campus provides secure, scalable, and efficient infrastructure for organizations seeking reliable colocation services and next-generation digital capacity in the Central American region.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Cirion SJO1 San Jose Data Center: Carrier-Neutral Central America Hub |
| Location | Escazú, San Rafael, Greater San José Metropolitan Area, CP 10203, Costa Rica |
| Status | Operational / Active Regional Expansion |
| Commissioning | Operational / Continuous High-Density Upgrades |
| Total IT Load | ~5.0 MW – 12.0 MW Critical IT Load (Scalable) |
| Total Capacity | ~12.0 MW – 20.0 MW Total Utility Capacity across 12,000 m² (~129,000 sq ft) gross facility |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified Architecture / Design Standards (ISO 27001, ISO 14001, PCI-DSS Certified) |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Enterprise Colocation, Cloud Gateway & Central American Edge Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | San José |
| Population | ~350,000 (city proper) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~2.5 million (Greater Metropolitan Area) |
| City GDP | Part of Greater Metropolitan Area economy (approx. USD 45+ billion) |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 18,000–20,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 2 – Central American Business & Technology Hub |
| Key Strengths | Capital and largest urban center of Costa Rica; economic and financial hub; strong technology and business services sector; growing data center and cloud market; skilled bilingual workforce; home to universities and research institutions; excellent connectivity; major hub for multinational companies; strong renewable energy ecosystem; gateway for regional operations in Central America. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Cirion Technologies |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | ICE (Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad) & Local Utility Transmission Networks |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Latin American Mission-Critical EPC & General Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Cirion Technologies Global Technical Infrastructure & Design Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with dual underground fiber entrance vaults; redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); direct integration into Cirion's 105,000 km subsea/terrestrial fiber backhaul system and PAC/SAC submarine cables. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage utility feeds supplied from Costa Rica’s renewable grid, static 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, automated switchgear, and backup diesel generator plants with multi-day on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~12.0 MW – 20.0 MW Total Utility Supply Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Configuration |
| Cooling System | Closed-loop chilled water and air-handling cooling systems, N+1 CRAC units, hot/cold aisle containment, and high-density liquid-cooling readiness for dense cloud and AI workloads. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral access with direct low-latency interconnects to major regional telecoms, ISPs, and international cloud gateways.Carrier-neutral access with direct low-latency interconnects to major regional telecoms, ISPs, and international cloud gateways. |
| PUE Target | < 1.35 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Green Renewable Energy supply derived from Costa Rica’s national hydroelectric, wind, and geothermal power grid. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Regional Expansion Plan |
| Construction Start | Industrial Buildout & Upgrades |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational |
| Full Buildout | Operational Active Expansion |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $40,000,000 USD to $70,000,000 USD |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure by Cirion Technologies (Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners) |