France Considers Data Centers as Major National Interest Projects Amid Environmental Concerns
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
France is designating data centers as projects of major national interest, allowing operators to benefit from favorable establishment conditions amid rising environmental concerns. The trend towards larger facilities is exemplified by NVIDIA's Campus IA project, which aims for a capacity of one gigawatt in Fouju, raising issues of land speculation and resource reservation. This move comes as U.S. companies like Equinix and Amazon significantly expand their presence in the French data center market.

Jan 24, 2026, 6:12 AM