EdgeConneX to Invest €3 Billion in Three New Data Centres in Italy by 2031
Major Investment Announcement in Italy's Data Centre Sector
Overview of EdgeConneX's Investment Plan
ROME, May 14 (Reuters) - EdgeConneX plans to invest around 3 billion euros ($3.5 billion) to build three data centres in Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's office said on Thursday.
Location of the New Data Centres
The plants will be located in Lombardy, northern Italy, the office said in a statement.
Statements from Government Officials
Industry Minister's Comments
Earlier on Thursday, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso talked about an investment worth 6 billion euros.
Prime Minister's Office Statement
"The total investment amounts to around 3 billion euros," Meloni's office said.
Project Details and Expected Impact
"The project involves the construction, by 2031, of three state-of-the-art data centre campuses in the Lombardy Region, with over 300 megawatt of capacity and an expected 5 billion euros in additional indirect investments," the statement added.
Additional Information
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(Reporting by Giuseppe Fonte. Editing by Gavin Jones and Mark Potter)
