Status: Launched / Site Acquired (Feb 20, 2026) | Location: Strategic site in Catalonia, near Barcelona
The Mediterra Catalonia 1 (BCN1) project, officially launched on February 20, 2026, marks a strategic pivot for Southern Europe’s digital infrastructure. While the "FLAP" markets (Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, and Paris) face extreme power constraints, Mediterra is capitalizing on Spain’s booming digital economy and its role as a Mediterranean connectivity gateway.
The facility is located in a high-demand sub-market of Barcelona, providing 12 MW of total power with an initial 8 MW of IT capacity. What sets BCN1 apart is its "increment-ready" design; capacity is delivered in 1.3 MW modules, allowing hyperscalers and AI startups to scale their deployments with granular precision. This modularity is essential for the AI era, where power requirements can shift rapidly from traditional cloud computing to high-density GPU workloads.
Technically, BCN1 is engineered to meet the cooling demands of modern AI. Recognizing that rack densities are now crossing the 30kW–50kW threshold, Mediterra has integrated support for Direct-to-Chip (DTC) liquid cooling from day one. This makes the Catalonia site one of the few premium, carrier-neutral facilities in the region capable of hosting next-generation AI accelerators without specialized retrofitting.
Connectivity is the project’s second "superpower." Barcelona is currently seeing a tenfold increase in submarine cable capacity, with the city serving as a critical landing point for cables connecting Europe to Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Mediterra’s site is positioned to act as a high-performance "on-ramp" to this global fiber backbone, offering ultra-low latency for financial trading, AI inference, and content delivery across the Mediterranean basin.
As of today, Mediterra has secured the necessary permits and the 12 MW connection, with groundbreaking scheduled for the coming months. In a market where "ready-to-build" power is the most valuable currency, BCN1 is poised to become the cornerstone of Catalonia's bid to become a top-tier European digital hub
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Mediterra Barcelona: 12MW AI-Ready Edge-Hyperscale Hub |
| Location | Strategic site in Catalonia, near Barcelona |
| Status | Launched / Site Acquired (Feb 20, 2026) |
| Commissioning | Phase 1: Q3 2027 |
| Total IT Load | 12 MW (Initial Secured Connection) |
| Total Capacity | 8 MW IT capacity delivered in 1.3 MW increments |
| Tier Level | Tier III (Carrier-Neutral) |
| Project Type | Premium Colocation / AI-Optimized Edge |
| Header | Details |
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| City Name | Catalonia |
| Population | ~7.7 million (as of recent estimates) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~5.5 million |
| City GDP | Approximately $300 billion |
| Per Capita Income | ~€25,000 per year |
| City Tier | Tier 1 |
| Key Strengths | Strong economy (technology, manufacturing, tourism), world-class infrastructure, culture, Mediterranean coast, tourism hub, and innovation in AI and business. |
| Header | Details |
|---|---|
| Developer / Operator | Mediterra |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Local Utility & Connectivity Providers |
| Construction Contractor | TBD (Spanish Regional Specialist) |
| MEP Engineering | Mediterra Internal Engineering |
| Network Connectivity | Tier-1 Carrier Neutral / Submarine Cable Gateway |
| Power Infrastructure | Secured 12 MW High-Voltage Grid Connection |
| Header | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Capacity | Secured 12 MW |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 Modular UPS |
| Cooling System | AI-Ready (Support for Liquid Cooling/DTC) |
| Connectivity | Ultra-high capacity links to Barcelona cable landing stations |
| PUE Target | < 1.30 (Optimized for Mediterranean Climate) |
| Energy Mix | 100% Renewable (Green Bond Financed) |
| Header | Details |
|---|---|
| Announcement | February 20, 2026 |
| Construction Start | Q2 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | September 2027 |
| Full Buildout | 2029 |
| Header | Details |
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| Total Investment | Confidential (Part of Mediterra Southern Europe Expansion) |
| Funding | NA |
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