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flag Kazakhstan launches Valley of Data Centers in Ekibastuz, targeting $30B in investment and 500 jobs.

flag Kazakhstan has launched the Valley of Data Centers project in Ekibastuz, aiming to become Central Asia’s largest digital hub with up to 1 GW of energy capacity. flag Officially initiated in January 2026, the project spans 1,400 hectares and includes a Greenfield zone with 100 MW initial capacity, designed to attract international tech firms. flag It targets $30 billion in investment, over 500 high-skilled jobs, and improved digital infrastructure with Tier III standards and a target PUE of 1.25. flag The initiative benefits from strong local energy resources and aims to reduce network latency to 57 milliseconds. flag Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reviewed progress in a February 25 government meeting, with plans for four AI-focused data centers in phases.

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