The construction of the data centers will attract $1.5 billion in investments, with a total IT capacity of 200 MW. The data centers will comply with the Tier 3 standard.

These data centers will serve as the foundation for the development of cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing (HPC). The project will create more than 360 highly skilled jobs, while the share of local content will amount to at least $1.2 billion, covering the procurement of goods and services from domestic companies.

According to Zhaslan Madiev, at least 50% of the data centers' revenue is expected to come from export contracts.

"A project of this scale and quality will help attract international tech giants such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, as well as companies working with big data and artificial intelligence. The implementation of this project will strengthen Kazakhstan’s position as a digital hub of Central Asia and create conditions for further growth in IT service exports," said Minister Zhaslan Madiyev.

An additional $1.2 billion will be invested in the acquisition and modernization of the power plant, as well as the construction of a wind farm and an electricity storage system.

Construction is scheduled to begin in Q1 2026, with the first module of the data center expected to be operational by 2027.

Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan