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Nebius will establish a 26,000 m² data center at the former Bridgestone site in Béthune, Pas-de-Calais, featuring a maximum capacity of 240 megawatts. This project, in collaboration with Azur Datacenter, is set to become one of the most powerful data centers in Europe, with operations starting in July.

Initial investments amount to 1.5 billion euros, with potential total costs nearing 10 billion euros. The center will reach 120 MW by the end of 2026 and 240 MW by the end of 2027, highlighting France's focus on building an AI-focused ecosystem.