Blackstone confirms it will spend £10bn on AI data center in Blyth, UK
Work on facility could start next year
Work on facility could start next year
Largest ever deal in the data center space
Ten buildings totaling 540,000 sqm planned in Blyth
And tops out TOK2 facility in Japan
Advanced talks ongoing between the companies
New government courts operators in bid to attract funding
Predicts $2 trillion in global build out
Bids for AU$15bn company submitted over the weekend
Company has warchest of almost $10 billion
News comes as bidders line up for data center operator
Investment will clear debts and cover dividend payment
Plan could see $12.5bn investment into the North East
Rumours of the deal were first reported in February
Blackstone is said to be the front runner to clinch a deal
Company to use funds to build out 80MW SLC-03
KKR, DigitalBridge, Blackstone, Stonepeak, GIC, amongst those in running for 24 percent stake in Indian data center unit
Asset manager laying groundwork for offer?
Data center construction firm valued at around £700 million
Will lead to 500MW of IT capacity in US and Europe
Expands European footprint in the process
Cashing in on generative AI hype for a large expansion
Has already spent $1bn on buying land for AI land grab
Emerson climate technologies unit valued at $14bn
First phase due live in 2025, company reportedly exploring second site in Mahape