Hyperscale Data Centers
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Project Description: The Government of Kazakhstan, in collaboration with Singapore-based GK Hyperscale Ltd., is undertaking the construction of two Tier III hyperscale data centers. These facilities aim to bolster the nation's digital infrastructure, supporting advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing. The project is a cornerstone in establishing Kazakhstan as a central digital hub in Central Asia.
Current Status: Investment agreement signed; construction planning phase underway.
Start Date: Q1 2026
End Date: 2030 (Full deployment)
Investment Volume: $1.5 billion USD for data centers;
an additional $1.2 billion USD allocated for power infrastructure enhancements.
Involved Companies:
GK Hyperscale Ltd.
Role: Lead investor and operator of the data centers.
Address: 60 Paya Lebar Road, #07-06, Paya Lebar Square, Singapore 409051
Phone: +65 6818 5787
Email: sales@gk-hyperscale.com
Website: gk-hyperscale.com
Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan
Role: Government partner facilitating project implementation.
Address: 8 Mangilik El Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan
Phone: +7 7172 74 00 00
Email: info@mdai.gov.kz
Website: gov.kz
Key People and Contact Details:
Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan:
Zhaslan Madiyev
Role: Minister, Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan
Aidana Kaskyrbek
Position:Advisor to the Minister
Ainur Yesbossynova
Position: Advisor to the Minister on International Cooperation & PR
Rauan Sagidulla
Position: Advisor to the Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry
Other Important Details:
The data centers will have a combined IT capacity of 200 MW.
Facilities will adhere to Tier III standards, ensuring high reliability and availability.
The project is expected to create over 360 high-skilled jobs.
More than 50% of the data centers' revenue is projected to come from export contracts.
An additional investment of $1.2 billion USD will be directed towards modernizing a power plant, constructing a wind farm, and developing an energy storage system.
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