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CloudHQ to Invest $4.8 Billion in Six‑Facility AI Data Center Campus in Querétaro

Mexico folded the project into Plan México, highlighting secured initial power and a 2027 target for key grid infrastructure.

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CloudHQ invertirá 4.8 billones de dólares en Querétaro. | Crédito: Presidencia/Especial
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En 2027 entrarán en operaciones los seis centros de procesamiento de datos.

Overview

  • The federal government unveiled the investment at the presidential morning briefing, framing it as strategic infrastructure for the digital and AI economy.
  • CloudHQ plans up to 900 MW of critical IT load supported by an on‑site private substation and a 2 GW maneuvering capacity scheduled to be ready in 2027.
  • Initial electricity to feed the first 200 MW has been secured in coordination with the state utility CFE and grid operator Cenace.
  • The campus will comprise six hyperscale facilities on a 52‑hectare site near Querétaro International Airport, designed with waterless cooling and LEED Gold/Silver aims.
  • Officials said the project will create about 7,200 construction jobs and 900 permanent skilled roles, and reiterated the investment totals $4.8 billion after some outlets misreported higher figures.