Khazna to build AI-capable data centre in Turkey

Digital infrastructure company Khazna Data Centres, part of UAE-based artificial intelligence-focused technology group G42, has announced plans to build an AI-capable data centre in Turkey, with a potential capacity of up to 100MW, after securing a site in Başkent Organized Industrial Zone in Ankara.

The new data centre has been designed with the flexibility to host a variety of workloads, ranging from AI to cloud and other critical applications. While the first phase will constitute a cloud-focused design, Khazna says the modular facility can be expanded and adapted to meet evolving demands across diverse technological requirements, ensuring robust support for future innovations.

As with Khazna’s other facilities, the new data centre in Ankara will be built to maximise operational efficiency. The design incorporates advanced features to enhance energy efficiency and minimise environmental impact. These include the use of low global warming potential refrigerants that do not contain hydrofluorocarbons, the integration of solar photovoltaic panels, and the use of low-carbon and recycled materials.

Additionally, the facility will explore the use of solar water heating systems, as well as employ high-efficiency adiabatic chillers that maximise the use of free cooling where possible. The design also incorporates systems for reusing wastewater and generators capable of running on hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel, further reducing the facility’s carbon footprint.

Khazna says it is due to appoint a general contractor in Q2 2025 and, following this facility’s completion, intends to continue investing in Turkey and expanding its data centre network.