Vantage VA2 Ashburn II: 96MW Northern Virginia Hyperscale Campus
Status: Operational / Active Campus Expansion | Location: 22435 Glenn Drive, Sterling, VA 20164, USA
Project Overview
Vantage Data Centers' Ashburn II (VA2) Campus is a 96 MW hyperscale data center campus located in Sterling/Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia, one of the world's leading data center markets. Spanning approximately 800,000 square feet across three multi-story facilities on an 18-acre campus, VA2 is purpose-built to support hyperscale cloud platforms, enterprise computing, and high-density artificial intelligence (AI) workloads with rack densities of up to 300 W/sq ft. Power is delivered through high-reliability dual transmission feeds from Dominion Energy, providing resilient and scalable electrical infrastructure for mission-critical operations. The campus features advanced closed-loop chilled water cooling systems with air-side economizers, enabling highly efficient operation with near-zero Water Utilization Efficiency (WUE) while maintaining N+2 mechanical redundancy for enhanced reliability. Located less than two miles from Vantage's VA1 campus and key regional internet peering exchanges, the carrier-neutral facility delivers exceptional network performance through six Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs) and three subterranean Points of Entry (POEs), ensuring diverse fiber routing and low-latency connectivity. Combining scalable power, sustainable cooling technologies, robust network infrastructure, and proximity to the largest concentration of cloud and internet providers, the VA2 Campus is a premier destination for hyperscale, AI, and enterprise digital infrastructu
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Vantage VA2 Ashburn II: 96MW Northern Virginia Hyperscale Campus |
| Location | 22435 Glenn Drive, Sterling, VA 20164, USA |
| Status | Operational / Active Campus Expansion |
| Commissioning | Operational (Building 1 Live) / Active Expansion |
| Total IT Load | 96.0 MW |
| Total Capacity | 96.0 MW (Master-planned across 800,000 sq ft in 3 multi-story facilities on an 18-acre campus) |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent / ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI DSS Certified Architecture |
| Project Type | Greenfield Hyperscale, Cloud & High-Density AI Computing Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Sterling |
| Population | ~31,000 |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~420,000 (part of the Washington metropolitan area) |
| City GDP | ~USD 18 billion (estimated local economy contribution) |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 62,000 annually |
| City Tier | Tier 3 City (major suburban commercial and technology center) |
| Key Strengths | Proximity to Washington D.C., data centers, technology services, logistics, strong transportation access, Dulles International Airport connectivity, business parks, high household income |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Vantage Data Centers |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Dominion Energy Virginia & Loudoun County Economic Development |
| Construction Contractor | Leading Commercial Mission-Critical EPC Contracting Partners |
| MEP Engineering | Vantage Global Technical Engineering Division |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral site featuring six Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), three subterranean points of entry (POEs), and low-latency transit to Ashburn exchange hubs. |
| Power Infrastructure | High-voltage transmission utility feeds operated by Dominion Energy, backed by N+1 static UPS modules and emergency diesel generator arrays. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 96.0 MW total critical IT capacity |
| UPS Redundancy | Concurrently maintainable N+1 UPS power topology supported by standby diesel generator arrays with bulk fuel storage. |
| Cooling System | Closed-loop chilled water system with air-cooled chillers, integrated air-side economizers, and N+2 mechanical redundancy. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral design featuring 3 points of entry (POEs), 6 Meet-Me-Rooms, and access to all major regional fiber service providers. |
| PUE Target | 1.20–1.25 |
| Energy Mix | Integrated grid power with options for 100% Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and zero-water-evaporation cooling. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2021 |
| Construction Start | 2021 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | 2022 (Building 1 Operational) |
| Full Buildout | Active expansion across 3 campus buildings up to 96 MW |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | $600,000,000+ USD |
| Funding | Direct corporate capital expenditure & institutional growth debt facilities managed by Vantage Data Centers and DigitalBridge |