ALMATY, Kazakhstan – Singaporean company GK Hyperscale Ltd is set to play a pivotal role in bolstering Kazakhstan's digital infrastructure with the construction of two large-scale data processing centers (DPCs) in the Akmola and Karaganda regions. The announcement was made by Kazakhstan's Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, Zhaslan Madiev, during the AlmatyFair.ai exhibition.
Minister Madiev briefed President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan on the nation's ambitious plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors. He underscored the critical need for robust infrastructure, particularly high-capacity data centers, to support widespread AI deployment. To meet this demand, two state-of-the-art facilities with a combined power capacity of 200 megawatts will be developed through significant investment from Singapore.
A formal investment agreement was signed between the Kazakh government and GK Hyperscale Ltd at the Almaty event. This landmark deal will inject $1.5 billion in foreign direct investment into the construction of Tier 3-compliant data centers. This certification from the Uptime Institute signifies adherence to international standards ensuring high levels of reliability and operational uptime.
The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry stated that these new DPCs will be fundamental in fostering the growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing within Kazakhstan.
“This project, considering both its scale and quality, is poised to attract global technology giants such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, as well as specialized firms in big data and AI,” emphasized Minister Madiev. He further added that the initiative will significantly enhance Kazakhstan’s standing as a digital hub in Central Asia and stimulate the expansion of IT service exports.
In a parallel move to ensure a stable and sustainable power supply for the new infrastructure, an additional $1.2 billion will be allocated. These funds will be directed towards acquiring and upgrading an existing power plant, as well as developing a wind farm and an energy storage system.
Construction of the data centers is slated to commence in the first quarter of 2026, with the first operational module anticipated to come online in 2027. This significant investment and infrastructure development underscore Kazakhstan's commitment to becoming a leading digital economy in the region.
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