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Central Asia data center race intensifies with Uzbekistan project completion

Created at 3 Aug · 2:00 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Uzbekistan is set to complete the first phase of a Saudi Arabia-backed data center by year-end, intensifying a regional race for AI infrastructure. Kazakhstan's Nvidia-supported project aims for 125 megawatts by 2027.

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Key Numbers

125 megawattsKazakhstan data center capacity target

Who's Involved

DataVolt
Developer of Uzbekistan's TAS-1 data center
Nvidia
Supporter of Kazakhstan's data center project
Central Asia data center race intensifies with Uzbekistan project completion

↳ Why This Matters

The development of large-scale data centers in Central Asia is crucial for supporting the growing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and digital services in the region.

Key facts

  • Uzbekistan's TAS-1 data center, backed by Saudi Arabia and built by DataVolt, will complete its first phase by year-end.
  • Kazakhstan is developing a data center project supported by Nvidia, aiming for 125 megawatts by 2027.

The competition to establish data centers in Central Asia is escalating. Uzbekistan is nearing the completion of the initial phase of its TAS-1 facility, a project spearheaded by DataVolt and backed by Saudi Arabian investment, with the first stage slated for completion by the end of the year. Meanwhile, in Kazakhstan, a data center initiative supported by Nvidia is progressing, with plans to deliver 125 megawatts of capacity by 2027.

Frequently asked questions

The TAS-1 is a data center project in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, developed by DataVolt with Saudi Arabian backing.

The first phase of the TAS-1 data center is scheduled for completion by the end of the year.

Kazakhstan's Nvidia-supported data center project aims to provide 125 megawatts of capacity by 2027.

What Happens Next

01Uzbekistan's TAS-1 data center to complete its first phase by year-end.
02Kazakhstan's Nvidia-backed data center to offer 125 megawatts by 2027.

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How It Developed

Uzbekistan's DataVolt will complete the first phase of its Saudi Arabia-backed TAS-1 data center by year-end.
Kazakhstan's Nvidia-supported data center project is expected to offer 125 megawatts by 2027.

Sources

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Starting gun for Central Asia data center race triggeredNikkei Asia
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The Tech Download: Data centers become military targets in Iran war - CNBCcnbc.com
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OpenAI's $500B Stargate: Massive AI Data Centers to Race Chinanewsbreak.com

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