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DELSKA CELEBRATES TOPPING OUT CEREMONY FOR SUSTAINABLE DATA CENTRE IN THE BALTICS
Delska recently celebrated a significant construction milestone – the topping out event – for its upcoming Tier III-certified , 10MW data centre in Riga .
As one of only 20 LEED-certified buildings in Latvia , the data centre will set new standards for green construction and energy efficiency in the Baltic region .
The project is planned to be launched in August 2025 .
With over € 30 million invested , the carrier-neutral 10MW data centre will offer a full range of IT and network solutions and house up to 1,000 racks . The 6,000-square-metre facility is designed for scalability , with potential expansion up to 30MW , making it ideal for hyperscalers , AI and high-power computing needs .
The new data centre reached its highest point , and the toppingout ceremony was well attended by the Latvian Speaker of the Parliament , Daiga Mierina , the Minister of Climate and Energy , Kaspars Melnis , the Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development , Inga Berzina , as well as Member of the Riga City Council and leaders of associations .
They highlighted the project as a great example of sustainable business planning , its importance for the growth of the Latvian economy , the IT industry ' s export potential and global competitiveness .
Due to Delska ' s goal of achieving net zero CO 2 by 2030 , the data centre will be entirely powered by green energy and rely on backup generators using Neste MY diesel , produced from renewables . Additionally , the facility will be equipped with an energy-efficient and innovative Vindur CoolW @ ll cooling system . The data centre will operate at a Power Usage Effectiveness ( PUE ) under 1.3 .
ODATA , an Aligned Data Centers company and provider of data centre services for Latin America , has announced two new data centres in Cundinamarca , Bogotá , Colombia –
DC BG02 , located in the Zona Franca de Occidente in Mosquera , and DC BG03 , located in the Zona Franca Metropolitana in Tenjo .
The initial phases of construction for the company ’ s new facilities are expected to be completed by the end of 2026 and represent a total investment of US $ 1.3 billion in the region .
DC BG02 will provide 24MW of IT capacity , while DC BG03 will offer a substantial 120MW . Together , these facilities will deliver a combined capacity of 144MW .
DC BG03 will be Colombia ' s largest data centre , solidifying the country ' s position as a premier technology hub . The facility will meet the surging demand for high-capacity data centres , catering to the growing needs of leading cloud and artificial intelligence providers .
The data centre will be a catalyst for digital development in Colombia , reinforcing ODATA ' s position as the preferred partner for leading companies seeking to expand their operations in the country .
ODATA ANNOUNCE US $ 1.3B EXPANSION IN COLOMBIA TO BOOST DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT
DC BG03 will not only offer the largest IT capacity in Colombia but will also be the first data centre in the country to have a direct connection to the local power transmission system . This strategic advantage will enable ODATA ' s customers to achieve enhanced scalability and energy stability , supporting the growth and development of their digital infrastructure . �
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