Scranton Enterprises Plans Data Center at Former Iberboard Mill Site in Tarragona
Scranton Enterprises is converting the defunct Iberboard Mill in Alcover, Tarragona into a data center named Iberdata. The company is in discussions with energy providers to secure over 20 MW of power and is seeking an industrial partner for the development. The Catalan government prioritizes data center projects, which are considered strategic when exceeding 20 MW. Meanwhile, the liquidation of Iberboard Mill's assets continues as the paper industry faces challenges due to rising energy and raw material costs.
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Scranton Enterprises will transform the former Iberboard Mill in Alcover, Tarragona into a data center called Iberdata. The company is negotiating with local energy providers to secure over 20 MW of electrical power and is looking for an industrial partner for development, expecting to finalize this partnership within the year.
The Catalan government has classified data centers as a strategic industry, expediting administrative processes for projects over 20 MW. Concurrently, the liquidation of Iberboard Mill's assets is ongoing due to difficulties in the paper sector, which has faced rising energy costs.
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