KIO MEX2 Querétaro Data Center Campus: 19MW Digital Hub
Status: Operational (Phase 1) / Active Expansion | Location: Circuito El Marqués Norte 21A, Parque Industrial El Marqués, 76246 El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico
Project Overview
KIO Networks’ MEX2 / QRO2 Data Center Campus in El Marqués, Querétaro, is a strategically located digital infrastructure hub that serves as one of the most important connectivity, cloud, and colocation platforms for Mexico and Central America. Situated within Querétaro’s leading industrial and technology corridor, the campus is designed to meet the increasing demand for hyperscale cloud computing, enterprise digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), and mission-critical government and sovereign workloads. The facility delivers up to 12 MW of critical IT capacity across three purpose-built 1,200 m² data halls, expanding KIO Networks’ combined Querétaro campus capacity to nearly 19 MW while providing scalable infrastructure for future growth. Engineered for maximum resilience, the campus features N+1 electrical block redundancy, redundant UPS systems, backup power generation, and advanced environmental monitoring to ensure continuous operations for business-critical applications. Connectivity is a key strength of the development, with dual underground fibre routes, direct interconnection to KIO’s regional fibre rings, and low-latency access to major telecommunications carriers, cloud service providers, and internet exchanges throughout Mexico and neighbouring markets. The campus also incorporates energy-efficient cooling technologies and intelligent building management systems that optimise power usage while maintaining the thermal performance required for high-density compute environments. Supported by robust physical security, multiple layers of cyber protection, and carrier-neutral network architecture, the MEX2 / QRO2 Campus provides a secure, scalable, and future-ready platform for enterprises, hyperscale cloud providers, financial institutions, and public sector organisations, reinforcing Querétaro’s position as Mexico’s premier data centre and digital infrastructure destination.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | KIO MEX2 Querétaro Data Center Campus: 19MW Digital Hub |
| Location | Circuito El Marqués Norte 21A, Parque Industrial El Marqués, 76246 El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico |
| Status | Operational (Phase 1) / Active Expansion |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Go-Live: Q1 2024 / QRO2 Campus Operational Milestone: December 2025 |
| Total IT Load | 12 MW Critical IT Load (QRO2) / ~19 MW Total Campus Capacity (QRO Hub) |
| Total Capacity | 19 MW Total Power Capacity across 12,917 m² (139,000 sq ft) of technical whitespace across 3 data halls |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified Design & Facility / Concurrently Maintainable Architecture (ICREA Level V / ISO 27001 Certified) |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Greenfield Hyperscale, Enterprise Colocation & Cloud Gateway Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | El Marqués |
| Population | ~190,000 |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~1.4 million (Querétaro Metro Area) |
| City GDP | ~USD 8–10 billion (est., part of Querétaro industrial economy) |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 12,000–14,000 |
| City Tier | Emerging Industrial / Tier 2 |
| Key Strengths | Strategic location in central Mexico; strong aerospace and automotive clusters; proximity to Querétaro International Airport; growing logistics and data center potential; skilled workforce; stable business environment |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | KIO Data Centers |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad) & Parque Industrial El Marqués |
| Construction Contractor | IDOM & Specialized Mexican Mission-Critical Engineering Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | IDOM Engineering & KIO Data Centers Infrastructure Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with over 20 telecommunications operators; dual diverse underground fiber entry vaults; direct dark fiber interconnectivity to KIO QRO1, QRO3, and MEX network backbones; and direct access to regional Internet Exchange Points (IXPs). |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage grid incomers supplied by CFE, static N+1 / 2N uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system architecture, 6 main electrical distribution blocks plus reserve, and standby diesel backup generators with 48+ hours on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 12 MW Critical IT Power (QRO2) / 19 MW Total Campus Power |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 / 2N Block-Redundant UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | Closed-loop chilled water systems with N+1 redundant cooling design, hot/cold aisle containment, eco-mode air-side economizers, and high-density liquid cooling readiness. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral access with dual Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), high-speed fiber cross-connects, and direct low-latency cloud direct-connect gateways. |
| PUE Target | < 1.35 Annualized Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | Utility power grid supply backed by KIO Green sustainability protocols and regional renewable energy certificates (I-RECs). |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Q2 2022 |
| Construction Start | Q1 2023 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Q1 2024 (Initial 4 MW Phase) / December 2025 (19 MW Milestone Launch) |
| Full Buildout | 2026–2027 (Final Whitespace Phase Delivery) |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $150,000,000 USD to $250,000,000 USD (Full Campus Buildout) |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure by KIO Data Centers (backed by I Squared Capital) |