Vantage FRA1 Frankfurt: 56MW German Hyperscale Data Center Campus
Status: Operational / Active Campus Expansion | Location: Goethering 27, 63067 Offenbach am Main, Hesse, Germany
Project Overview
The Vantage Data Centers Frankfurt I (FRA1) Campus is a flagship hyperscale digital infrastructure development located in Offenbach am Main, just one kilometer from the primary peering and data center hubs of the Frankfurt metropolitan region, one of Europe's most important connectivity markets. Spread across approximately 452,000 square feet (42,000 square meters) on an 8-acre campus, the development comprises three multi-story data center buildings delivering up to 56 MW of critical IT power. Designed to support hyperscale cloud providers, global enterprises, financial institutions, and advanced artificial intelligence workloads, FRA1 provides highly scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure for mission-critical digital operations. The campus is powered by a dedicated onsite high-voltage transmission substation supplied by Energieversorgung Offenbach AG (EVO), providing 100% concurrently maintainable N+1 power redundancy to ensure exceptional reliability and continuous availability. Advanced cooling infrastructure combines energy-efficient closed-loop chilled water systems with air-side economizers, enabling the facility to achieve a low design Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of approximately 1.30 while maintaining near-zero Water Utilization Efficiency (WUE), significantly reducing environmental impact. Strategically located just 15 minutes from Frankfurt Airport, the campus benefits from diverse underground fiber routes connecting to more than 20 global network carriers and the DE CIX internet exchange, one of the world's largest peering platforms. Its combination of robust power infrastructure, sustainable cooling technologies, exceptional connectivity, and proximity to Europe's leading financial and digital ecosystem makes the FRA1 Campus a premier destination for hyperscale cloud platforms, AI deployments, and multinational enterprises seeking future-ready digital infrastructure.
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Project Name | Vantage FRA1 Frankfurt: 56MW German Hyperscale Data Center Campus |
| Location | Goethering 27, 63067 Offenbach am Main, Hesse, Germany |
| Status | Operational / Active Campus Expansion |
| Commissioning | 2021 (Building 1 Live) / Active Campus Expansion |
| Total IT Load | 56 MW |
| Total Capacity | 56 MW (Master-planned across 3 multi-story facilities totaling 452,000 sq ft on an 8-acre site) |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent / ISO 27001 & ISO 50001 Standards |
| Project Type | Greenfield Hyperscale, Cloud & Enterprise Colocation Campus |
City Profile
| Header | Details |
|---|
| City Name | Frankfurt |
| Population | 7,80,000 |
| Urban Agglomeration | 5.8 million |
| City GDP | €160.8 billion |
| Per Capita Income | $101,000 USD |
| City Tier | Tier 1 |
| Key Strengths | Hosting DE-CIX, the worlds largest Internet Exchange Point; financial capital of the Eurozone; strict sustainability mandates driving innovation. |
Companies Involved
| Header | Details |
|---|
| Developer / Operator | Vantage Data Centers |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Energieversorgung Offenbach AG (EVO) & City of Offenbach am Main |
| Construction Contractor | Leading European Mission-Critical EPC Contracting Partners |
| MEP Engineering | Vantage Global Technical Engineering Division & Specialized European Partners |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral site with three diverse points of entry (POEs), dual Meet-Me-Rooms per building, and direct access to 20+ carriers and DE-CIX interconnects. |
| Power Infrastructure | On-campus utility substation connected to EVO high-voltage grid, backed by N+1 static UPS modules and emergency standby diesel generators. |
Technical Specifications
| Header | Details |
|---|
| Power Capacity | 56 MW total critical IT capacity |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 power topology across all electrical distribution systems backed by containerized standby diesel generators with on-site fuel reserves. |
| Cooling System | Closed-loop chilled water system with air-cooled chillers and integrated economizers delivering air-side free cooling. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral design featuring three subterranean fiber entry points, dual Meet-Me-Rooms per building, and direct fiber links to Frankfurt exchange nodes. |
| PUE Target | 1.30 |
| Energy Mix | Integrated with regional German power grid supported by 100% renewable energy options and EVO utility supply commitments. |
Milestones
| Header | Details |
|---|
| Announcement | February 2020 |
| Construction Start | 2020 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | 2021 (Building 1 Live) |
| Full Buildout | 2026–2027 (Completion across all 3 campus buildings) |
Investment Details
| Header | Details |
|---|
| Total Investment | $500,000,000+ USD (€450,000,000+ EUR) |
| Funding | Direct corporate capital expenditure & hyperscale project finance debt facilities managed by Vantage Data Centers |