KevlinX BRU01 Brussels Data Center Campus: 32MW+ AI-Ready Hub
Status: Operational (Live as of Q1 2026) | Location: Avenue Antoon Van Oss / Av. Antoon Van Oss, 1120 Brussels, Belgium
Project Overview
KevlinX BRU01 is Belgium’s largest carrier-neutral, commercially available data centre facility, strategically located in the northern district of Brussels and purpose-built to serve as one of Europe’s leading AI-ready digital infrastructure hubs. Designed to support hyperscale cloud providers, global enterprises, government agencies, financial institutions, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments, the campus delivers 32 MW of critical IT capacity with planned expansion to approximately 68 MW, providing long-term scalability for rapidly growing digital workloads. Positioned just 10 minutes from Brussels Airport and offering less than 5 milliseconds of network latency to Europe’s major FLAP markets—Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, and Paris—BRU01 provides exceptional regional connectivity for latency-sensitive cloud, AI, and enterprise applications. The facility is engineered with highly resilient power infrastructure, redundant electrical systems, and carrier-neutral connectivity that enables customers to access multiple telecommunications providers, internet exchanges, and cloud platforms through diverse fibre routes. To support next-generation GPU clusters and AI model training, BRU01 incorporates advanced indirect evaporative cooling technologies alongside liquid cooling capabilities capable of supporting rack densities of up to 100 kW, ensuring efficient thermal management for the most demanding compute environments. Sustainability is a core design principle, with operations powered by 100% renewable electricity and energy-efficient infrastructure that reduces environmental impact while maintaining high operational performance. Combined with advanced physical security, comprehensive monitoring systems, and future-ready expansion capabilities, KevlinX BRU01 provides a secure, scalable, and resilient platform that strengthens Belgium’s position as a strategic European digital gateway for AI, cloud computing, enterprise colocation, and international network interconnection.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | KevlinX BRU01 Brussels Data Center Campus: 32MW+ AI-Ready Hub |
| Location | Avenue Antoon Van Oss / Av. Antoon Van Oss, 1120 Brussels, Belgium |
| Status | Operational (Live as of Q1 2026) |
| Commissioning | Groundbreaking: September 2023 / Ready for Service: Q1 2026 |
| Total IT Load | ~32 MW Critical IT Load (Scalable to 68 MW total utility site allocation) |
| Total Capacity | 32 MW – 68 MW Total Utility Connection across 25,400 m² campus site (~11,350 m² whitespace) |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified Architecture / Concurrent Maintainability Standards (ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, PCI-DSS Certified) |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built High-Density Colocation, Cloud Gateway & AI-Ready Hyperscale Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Brussels |
| Population | ~190,000 (Brussels City) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~2.1 million (Brussels Metropolitan Area) |
| City GDP | ~€90 billion (Brussels-Capital Region) |
| Per Capita Income | ~€55,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 – European Political, Financial & Business Hub |
| Key Strengths | Capital of Belgium and the European Union; headquarters of major EU institutions and international organizations; strong financial services sector; advanced telecommunications infrastructure; growing data center market; strategic location in Western Europe; excellent rail, road, and air connectivity; multilingual skilled workforce; strong presence of technology, consulting, and professional services companies. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | KevlinX Data Centers |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Elia / Sibelga (Power Transmission & Distribution Utilities) & Console Connect / BNIX |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized European Mission-Critical Engineering & EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | KevlinX Global Infrastructure Technical Design & Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with 6 diverse underground fiber entrance vaults; redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); direct connection to local internet exchange points (BNIX / Console Connect) and regional fiber backbones. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage grid feeds via 2N substation capacity, static N+1 / 2N uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and standby emergency diesel generators with on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~32 MW Critical IT Power (~68 MW Utility Power Capacity) |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N Substation / Distributed Redundant MV Static UPS Topology |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency Indirect Evaporative Cooling (IEC) systems, N+1 redundancy, hot aisle containment (no raised floors), and direct-to-chip chilled/condenser liquid cooling options supporting 25 kW to 100 kW per rack. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral access with direct low-latency cloud gateways and direct interconnects into Europe's major internet exchanges. |
| PUE Target | < 1.20 Annualized Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Green Renewable Power matching aligned with BREEAM sustainability accreditation and EU carbon-neutral goals. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Q2 2020 |
| Construction Start | Groundbreaking: September 2023 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational / Q1 2026 |
| Full Buildout | 2026–2027 (Phased Whitespace Expansion) |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated €150,000,000 EUR to €250,000,000 EUR |
| Funding | Private Capital & Equity Investment by KevlinX (backed by Macquarie Capital) |