EdgeConneX Virginia AI Campus II: High-Density Hyperscale AI Hub in Northern Virginia
Status: Active Development / Phased Buildout | Location: Northern Virginia Digital Infrastructure Corridor (Loudoun County / Prince William County Metro Hub), Virginia, United States
Project Overview
EdgeConneX Virginia AI Campus II is a next-generation hyperscale data center campus strategically located in Northern Virginia, the world's largest and most interconnected digital infrastructure market. Purpose-built to support the rapidly growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, high-performance computing (HPC), and hyperscale cloud environments, the campus is specifically engineered for liquid-cooled AI clusters, Large Language Model (LLM) training, inference workloads, and other compute-intensive applications requiring exceptional power density and operational efficiency. The facility incorporates EdgeConneX's proprietary Ingenuity AI data center architecture, enabling customers to deploy next-generation GPU infrastructure with flexible, scalable, and future-ready designs tailored to evolving AI requirements. Designed to accommodate rack densities ranging from 50 kW to more than 100 kW per rack, the campus supports advanced cooling technologies, including direct liquid cooling and other high-efficiency thermal management solutions that optimize performance while reducing energy consumption. The development is backed by multi-megawatt utility power availability, resilient electrical infrastructure, redundant power distribution systems, and energy-efficient mechanical designs that ensure continuous operation of mission-critical workloads. As a carrier-neutral facility, Virginia AI Campus II provides access to multiple telecommunications providers, diverse fiber pathways, and direct connectivity to the primary internet exchange and peering ecosystem in Ashburn, enabling ultra-low-latency communication with major cloud platforms, enterprises, and content providers. The campus also incorporates comprehensive physical security, advanced monitoring systems, fire detection and suppression technologies, and scalable expansion capabilities to support future customer growth. Positioned at the heart of the global digital economy, EdgeConneX Virginia AI Campus II delivers a highly resilient, high-performance, and AI-optimized infrastructure platform, making it an ideal destination for hyperscalers, cloud providers, AI innovators, research organizations, and enterprises seeking secure, scalable, and sustainable infrastructure for next-generation computing workloads.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | EdgeConneX Virginia AI Campus II: High-Density Hyperscale AI Hub in Northern Virginia |
| Location | Northern Virginia Digital Infrastructure Corridor (Loudoun County / Prince William County Metro Hub), Virginia, United States |
| Status | Active Development / Phased Buildout |
| Commissioning | Target Phased Rollout (2026–2027) |
| Total IT Load | 100.0+ MW Critical IT Power Allocation (High-Density AI / HPC Optimized) |
| Total Capacity | ~500,000+ sq ft (~46,450+ m²) gross facility footprint optimized for AI rack density |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Fault-Tolerant Design / SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS Compliant |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built High-Density AI Training, Machine Learning & Wholesale Hyperscale Cloud Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Virginia |
| Population | ≈ 1.77 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ≈ 1.05 million (Charleston–Huntington–Parkersburg combined urban influence) |
| City GDP | ≈ USD 95–100 billion |
| Per Capita Income | ≈ USD 52,000 |
| City Tier | Tier-2 (Emerging / Strategic State Economy) |
| Key Strengths | Strategic East Coast proximity (close to DC, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania) |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | EdgeConneX |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Dominion Energy Virginia Utility Grid & Loudoun / Prince William County Municipal Authorities |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized U.S. Mission-Critical EPC & Industrial General Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | EdgeConneX Technical Engineering Teams & NVIDIA DGX Certified Engineering Partners |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral architecture, dual path-diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults, dedicated Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), and direct dark fiber interconnection to Ashburn carrier hotels (Equinix IAD campus, Digital Realty hubs). |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage grid utility connections from independent Dominion Energy substations, static 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated switchgear, and multi-megawatt emergency diesel generator arrays with on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~120.0+ MW Total Utility Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | Flexible AI cooling architecture supporting Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC), rear-door heat exchangers (RDHx), immersion cooling readiness, and closed-loop chilled water plants with thermal storage. |
| Connectivity | Ultra-low latency fiber backbones linking the campus directly to Northern Virginia's primary internet exchange points (MAE-East, Equinix IX) and regional cloud availability zones. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Green Renewable Energy procurement strategy backed by regional solar/wind Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and 24/7 carbon-free energy goals. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2023–2024 |
| Construction Start | 2024–2025 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Target 2026–2027 |
| Full Buildout | Active Multi-Building Campus Development |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $600,000,000 USD to $1,000,000,000+ USD Total Campus Capital Investment |
| Funding | Private Infrastructure Equity (EdgeConneX / EQT Infrastructure) |