KIO Querétaro 2 Data Center Mexico: 12MW Hyperscale & AI Hub in El Marqués
Status: Fully Operational Hyperscale Facility | Location: Parque Industrial El Marqués, 76246 El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico
Project Overview
KIO Querétaro 2 (QRO2) is a flagship hyperscale data center facility delivering approximately 12 MW of critical IT capacity within Parque Industrial El Marqués in Querétaro, one of Mexico's fastest-growing digital infrastructure markets. Developed by KIO Networks, the facility is purpose-built to support the rapidly increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI), hyperscale cloud computing, enterprise applications, high-performance computing (HPC), and mission-critical digital services. With the addition of QRO2, KIO expands its total operational capacity in the Querétaro region to nearly 19 MW, strengthening its position as one of the country's leading data center providers. Constructed as a sustainable greenfield development, the campus is engineered to international standards for reliability, operational resilience, and energy efficiency while providing scalable infrastructure capable of supporting future technology requirements. The facility features an N+1 concurrently maintainable electrical architecture, ensuring continuous operations through redundant power distribution systems, backup generation, and resilient mechanical infrastructure. Designed for next-generation AI deployments, QRO2 supports high-density rack configurations and incorporates advanced liquid cooling capabilities to efficiently manage the thermal demands of GPU-intensive computing environments. The campus also provides carrier-neutral connectivity with access to multiple telecommunications providers, diverse fiber routes, and direct connectivity to major cloud exchange nodes across North America, enabling low-latency interconnection with leading public cloud platforms, enterprise networks, and content providers. Comprehensive physical security, intelligent monitoring systems, advanced fire detection and suppression technologies, and scalable modular infrastructure further enhance the facility's operational performance. Strategically located in Querétaro's thriving technology corridor, KIO Querétaro 2 serves as a critical digital hub for multinational enterprises, hyperscale cloud providers, financial institutions, government organizations, and AI innovators seeking secure, high-performance, and future-ready colocation infrastructure across Mexico and the broader North American market.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | KIO Querétaro 2 Data Center Mexico: 12MW Hyperscale & AI Hub in El Marqués |
| Location | Parque Industrial El Marqués, 76246 El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico |
| Status | Fully Operational Hyperscale Facility |
| Commissioning | Operational (Commissioned Q4 2025) |
| Total IT Load | 12.0 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | ~11,300 m² (~121,632 sq ft) gross building footprint / 3,720 m² (~40,040 sq ft) net colocation whitespace across 3 data halls |
| Tier Level | Tier III / ICREA Level V Equivalent Concurrently Maintainable Architecture |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Master-Planned Greenfield Hyperscale, High-Density AI & Wholesale Colocation Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Queretaro |
| Population | ~1.6 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~2.4 million |
| City GDP | ~USD 45–50 billion |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 20,000–23,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 (Emerging Global Industrial & Data Center Hub) |
| Key Strengths | Strategic location in central Mexico; major aerospace and automotive manufacturing hub; rapidly growing data center market; strong connectivity to Mexico City; stable business environment; skilled workforce; robust industrial parks; increasing hyperscale and colocation investments |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | KIO Data Centers |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad) Utility Grid Network & State Government of Querétaro |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Mexican Mission-Critical EPC & Industrial General Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | KIO Technical Engineering Infrastructure Teams & Specialized Mission-Critical Consultants |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral ecosystem, dual path-diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults, dedicated Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), direct interconnection to major Mexican telcos (Telmex, Totalplay, Axtel) and global public cloud on-ramps. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage grid utility connections from independent CFE substations, static 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, six main electrical blocks with reserve redundancy, automated switchgear, and multi-megawatt emergency diesel generator arrays with on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~18.0 MVA Total Primary Utility Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 Concurrently Maintainable UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency hybrid air/water cooling systems, hot/cold aisle containment, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for high-density AI clusters, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | High-speed optical fiber links connecting QRO2 directly to KIO QRO1, central Querétaro telecom hotels, and major U.S.-Mexico border cross-border fiber routes. |
| PUE Target | < 1.30 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | High-percentage green renewable energy procurement matched with corporate sustainability goals. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2023 |
| Construction Start | 2023 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational (Phase 1 Ready Q1 2024 / Official Grand Opening December 2025) |
| Full Buildout | Fully Operational Active Facility |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $80,000,000 USD to $120,000,000 USD Capital Investment |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure / Infrastructure Private Equity (KIO Data Centers / I Squared Capital) |