en.Wedoany.com Reported - Kazakhstan plans to launch a 125 MW data center in Ekibastuz in the first half of 2027. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced this at a joint session of parliament.
Bektenov stated that all government agency data is currently stored in a 6 MW data center in Astana, and the new facility will significantly enhance data processing capacity. Another data center of the same capacity will be launched in 2028. He noted that international technology companies have shown interest in the data center sector, and an agreement has been reached with Firebird (whose strategic partner is NVIDIA), with potential investments under consideration amounting to approximately $10 billion.
Bektenov emphasized that data centers are becoming a key infrastructure element for artificial intelligence, digital services, and data-driven economies. Kazakhstan aims to develop its own capabilities rather than merely utilizing external computing resources. The new data center is expected to strengthen digital sovereignty, enhance data storage and processing capabilities, and support the growth of AI computing, cloud services, and digital service exports.
Kazakhstan has identified digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence as core pillars of its economic diversification strategy. 2026 has been declared the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, with the "Digital Qazaqstan" strategy adopted and the "Data Center Valley" project launched in Ekibastuz, aiming to become the largest AI computing hub in Central Asia with plans to expand to 1 GW capacity. Relevant agreements have attracted $10 billion in investments for developing high-performance AI infrastructure. The project is expected to support cloud services, AI computing, and digital exports, positioning Kazakhstan as a regional digital hub connecting Europe and Asia.
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