Equinix xScale Paris Hyperscale Data Center Expansion (23MW)
Status: Operational | Location: 114 Rue Ambroise Croizat, 93200 Saint-Denis
Project Overview
Equinix xScale Paris Hyperscale Data Center Expansion is a major digital infrastructure project designed to strengthen France’s position as a leading European connectivity and cloud computing hub. Developed by Equinix, a global leader in digital infrastructure and colocation services, the expansion focuses on delivering large-scale hyperscale data center capacity to support growing demand from cloud service providers, enterprises, and digital platforms operating across Europe. The project is part of Equinix’s xScale program, which is specifically tailored for hyperscale deployments requiring high-density, scalable, and energy-efficient infrastructure. Located in the Paris metropolitan region, the expansion enhances low-latency connectivity between France and major European markets while supporting digital transformation initiatives across industries including finance, healthcare, media, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce. The facility is designed with sustainability and operational efficiency as core priorities. Equinix integrates advanced cooling technologies, renewable energy sourcing strategies, and optimized power management systems to reduce environmental impact and improve energy performance. The expansion also supports increased interconnection capabilities, enabling customers to connect directly with cloud providers, telecom carriers, and enterprise networks through Equinix’s global digital ecosystem.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Equinix xScale Paris Hyperscale Data Center Expansion (23MW) |
| Location | 114 Rue Ambroise Croizat, 93200 Saint-Denis |
| Status | Operational |
| Commissioning | Q1 2021 (PA9x), Q1 2025 (PA13x) |
| Total IT Load | 23 MW (Combined xScale Paris footprint; PA9x at 9 MW + PA13x at 14 MW) |
| Total Capacity | ~35 MVA utility power supply feed across full buildout |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent (Designed for high availability) |
| Project Type | Hyperscale Colocation Facility |
City Profile
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| City Name | Paris |
| Population | Approx. 2.1 Million |
| Urban Agglomeration | Approx. 11 Million |
| City GDP | Approx. USD 1 Trillion |
| Per Capita Income | Approx. USD 65,000 |
| City Tier | Alpha++ Global City |
| Key Strengths | Tourism, luxury fashion, finance, technology, culture, education, transportation |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Equinix |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | GIC (Singapore's Sovereign Wealth Fund - Joint Venture Partner) |
| Construction Contractor | Mercury Engineering / Bouygues Construction (Regional Tier-1 Contractors) |
| MEP Engineering | CH2M / Jacobs Engineering Group |
| Network Connectivity | Equinix Fabric, Orange, Colt, BT, Verizon, and 110+ local carriers |
| Power Infrastructure | Schneider Electric (UPS systems), Caterpillar (Backup generation) |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 23 MW total across primary xScale modules (expandable via future phases) |
| UPS Redundancy | Distributed Redundant / $N+1$ configuration |
| Cooling System | Chilled water loops with external thermal walls and free-cooling economizers; optimized for ultra-dense AI clusters |
| Connectivity | Direct, low-latency dark fiber ring to major Paris IBX hubs (PA2, PA3, PA10); carrier-neutral access to over 120 networks |
| PUE Target | Less than 1.25 (highly optimized annualized target) |
| Energy Mix | 100% renewable energy coverage via European Guarantees of Origin (GoOs); supplemented by 350 m² of on-site photovoltaic panels at PA13x |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Q4 2019 / Q2 2021 (xScale Program Expansion announcements) |
| Construction Start | Q1 2020 (PA9x); Q2 2023 (PA13x) |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | February 2021 (PA9x deployment) |
| Full Buildout | February 2025 (PA13x fully operational and pre-leased) |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | €350 Million for PA13x; over $1 Billion total across the wider Paris metro digital campus ecosystem. |
| Funding | Funded through a $3.9 Billion global hyperscale expansion joint venture agreement between Equinix and GIC. |