Muhos and Kajaani, Finland, Alphabet, the multinational tech giant and parent company of Google, has unveiled plans to significantly expand its data centre infrastructure in Finland. This ambitious move includes the purchase of approximately 1,400 hectares of land in Muhos and Kajaani, at an estimated cost of €27 million.
According to a press release from the Finnish government, the Wildlife Agency Metsähallitus received approval on Thursday to finalize the sale. The expansion promises to create hundreds of new jobs in the region, boosting local economic growth.
At a joint press conference on Thursday evening, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) highlighted the historic importance of the investment. “This deal forms a foundation for any potential future investments and sends a clear message that Finland is an attractive and safe country for investments,” Orpo stated.
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Sari Essayah (CD) emphasized the significance of the sale. “The sale and the potential investment it enables will play a significant role in helping the region fully exploit its potential in terms of economic growth, regional vitality, investments, competence development, and the availability of labour,” Essayah remarked.
Alphabet’s commitment to Finland isn’t new. The company already operates a major data centre in Hamina, located in southeast Finland, employing around 400 people. Earlier this year, Google announced an expansion of its Hamina operations, which is set to create an additional 100 jobs.
The acquisition of land in Muhos and Kajaani marks Alphabet’s growing confidence in Finland’s tech infrastructure and reinforces the country’s reputation as a prime location for data-driven investments.
Source: YLE.fi
