Vantage Data Centers has announced the development of a multi-phase data centre campus, DUB1.
The company has said it intends to invest more than €1 billion in the development and delivery of the campus. The first two phases will comprise a combined 52 MW of IT capacity, with the first phase expected to be operational in late 2024.
Located in Profile Park, Grange Castle in Dublin the 38,000 sqm campus will consist of one 32 MW facility and one 20 MW facility – with potential to expand with a third.
The DUB1 campus will utilise an on-site 100 MVA multi-fuel generation plant capable of running a combination of fuels – primarily hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and gas fed by Gas Networks Ireland.
Vantage has said it plans to deploy HVO in place of conventional diesel fuel throughout its fleet of back-up generators and is working to towards obtaining corporate power purchase agreements (CPPAs) for green energy from local providers.
“With Dublin being one of the biggest data centre markets in the world, this expansion further solidifies Vantage’s role at the forefront of the digital infrastructure revolution and signifies the start of a strong partnership with local officials and the community,” said David Howson, President, EMEA at Vantage Data Centers.
“Throughout this development, there will be a significant positive economic impact to the community as we employ more than 1,100 individuals during peak construction and create approximately 165 jobs to operate the campus. Vantage is committed to being a good neighbour where we build and operate data centres, and we are eager to continue working with community organisations such as Round Tower GAA Club, Newcastle Tidy Towns, St. Francis Football Club, Ballyboden St. Enda’s GAA, St. Ronan’s National School in Deansrath and others.”
Jinél Fourie, Director of Public Policy, EMEA at Vantage Data Centers, added, “Vantage is committed to environmental responsibility and is pleased that our sustainability goals, including reducing emissions, achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 and maximising energy efficiency, align closely with those of the Irish government and regulatory bodies as we continue growing Ireland’s position as a leader in the digital age for cloud computing.
“As environmental technology continues to advance, including the inaugural use of a multi-fuel generation plant in Dublin, we look forward to continuing our local partnerships to explore additional solutions to enhance the local community.”
Upon completion, DUB1 will mark Vantage’s 14th EMEA campus across seven countries.
