It will be launched in 2025
The most powerful data center in the north of Russia will be launched in the Komi Republic in 2025, as the head of the republic Vladimir Uiba told reporters.
«We — a unique corner in Russia for creating data centers that require a very large amount of cheap energy. We have it at the Pechora State District Power Plant, unclaimed. And at the same time there is cold air to cool the servers — no need for air conditioning, just cold air intake. Today the data center is being designed, its construction will begin in 2024, and we should open it in 2025. This is a unique, most powerful data center in Russia in the north. At first, more than 100 people will work there, and at full capacity — up to 300 IT specialists», — the head of the region told reporters.
A data center is planned to be built in Pechora; 15 billion rubles will be spent on its creation.