SoftBank AI data center campus, Hauts-de-France (Dunkirk, Bosquel, Bouchain)
SoftBank Group · Dunkirk, France · 3.1 GW · Announced
SoftBank plans an initial EUR 45 billion for 3.1 GW of AI data centers in Dunkirk, Bosquel and Bouchain by 2031.
Facts
As of Jun 1, 2026- Capacity
- 3.1 GW3.1 GW first phase by 2031; up to 5 GW
- Power
- French grid, nuclear-heavy
- Announced
- Jun 1, 2026
- Target online
- 2031
- Online
- Building
- Announced
- StoppedPaused or cancelled
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