Kazakhstan Signs $8.6B AI Data Centre Valley Deal with Nvidia Support
NVDA•Nvidia will power Kazakhstan’s 1-gigawatt Data Centre Valley under agreements valued at $8.6 billion, part of a €26 billion AI infrastructure initiative slated to launch in 2027. The project includes Firebird Labs Kazakhstan at Alem.AI and aims to rank the country among the world’s top ten AI computing hubs.
1. Deal Terms
Nvidia will provide its AI computing technology for a 1-gigawatt Data Centre Valley project under binding agreements worth $8.6 billion. The contracts involve Kazakhstan’s Ministry of AI and Digital Development and Firebird to develop advanced AI infrastructure powered by Nvidia GPUs.
2. Infrastructure and Timeline
The initiative forms part of Kazakhstan’s national strategy for digital transformation, with plans to establish Firebird Labs Kazakhstan at the Alem.AI centre in Astana. The partners target a 2027 launch, aiming to significantly expand regional AI computing capacity.
3. Strategic Rationale
Kazakhstan offers abundant low-cost energy from coal-fired generation in Ekibastuz, tax incentives, international connectivity, and streamlined procedures for large-scale projects. Officials expect the Data Centre Valley to position the country among the world’s top ten AI computing hubs.
