Status: Under Construction / Active Phase 1 Buildout | Location: Plataforma Logística Lisboa Norte, Freguesia de Castanheira do Ribatejo, Vila Franca de Xira, 111405, Portugal
MERLIN Edged’s LIS2 Lisbon Data Center Campus is a next-generation 180MW AI-ready digital infrastructure hub designed to support the rapidly growing demand for high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cloud services, and hyperscale workloads in Portugal and Southern Europe. Located in the Lisbon region, LIS2 is being developed as a large-scale, carrier-neutral facility focused on delivering sustainable and efficient data center capacity for global technology companies, cloud providers, and enterprise customers. The campus is designed around a waterless cooling approach, eliminating traditional water consumption associated with data center cooling while improving environmental sustainability and operational efficiency. Built to accommodate advanced AI workloads, LIS2 is expected to support high-density GPU deployments, accelerated computing environments, and future-generation digital applications requiring significant power and cooling capabilities. The facility will integrate modern energy management systems, resilient power infrastructure, and scalable design principles to meet the requirements of hyperscale operators. With its strategic location, strong connectivity ecosystem, access to renewable energy resources, and commitment to sustainable infrastructure, MERLIN Edged LIS2 represents a major step in Europe’s transition toward greener AI data centers. The campus strengthens Lisbon’s position as an emerging digital hub, providing reliable, scalable, and environmentally responsible infrastructure for the next wave of AI-driven innovation.
| Field | Value |
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| Project Name | MERLIN Edged LIS2 Lisbon Data Center Campus: 180MW Waterless AI Hub |
| Location | Plataforma Logística Lisboa Norte, Freguesia de Castanheira do Ribatejo, Vila Franca de Xira, 111405, Portugal |
| Status | Under Construction / Active Phase 1 Buildout |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Greenfield Hyperscale, Waterless AI/HPC & Subsea Interconnection Campus |
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| City Name | Vila Franca de Xira |
| Population | ~137,500 (Municipality population) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~2.9 million (Lisbon Metropolitan Area) |
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