On February 26, 2026, The Astana Times reported that Kazakhstan is moving forward with the implementation of the Data Center Valley project in the Pavlodar region. The initiative envisions the creation of Central Asia’s largest data center campus with a total planned capacity of up to 1 gigawatt.
The project’s progress was reviewed on February 25 during a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. Authorities confirmed that 1,400 hectares of land have been allocated, while grid connection and supporting infrastructure are being prepared.
The development is designed as a greenfield zone to attract international technology partners. Initial power capacity is projected at 100 MW, with scalable expansion planned in subsequent phases. The facilities are expected to meet Tier III standards with a projected Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.25.
Plans also include the construction of four specialized AI‑focused data centers with 50 MW capacity each. The project is positioned as a strategic step toward transforming Kazakhstan into a regional hub for digital and cloud infrastructure.
The project’s progress was reviewed on February 25 during a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. Authorities confirmed that 1,400 hectares of land have been allocated, while grid connection and supporting infrastructure are being prepared.
The development is designed as a greenfield zone to attract international technology partners. Initial power capacity is projected at 100 MW, with scalable expansion planned in subsequent phases. The facilities are expected to meet Tier III standards with a projected Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.25.
Plans also include the construction of four specialized AI‑focused data centers with 50 MW capacity each. The project is positioned as a strategic step toward transforming Kazakhstan into a regional hub for digital and cloud infrastructure.