Mediterra DataCenters, a carrier-neutral premium data center operator in Southern Europe, has acquired a strategic site in Catalonia, near Barcelona, and secured the required permits along with a 12 MW power connection. This project marks Mediterra’s entry into the Spanish market, a region experiencing rapid growth in digital infrastructure.
According to a press release, the facility will provide 8 MW of IT capacity, delivered in 1.3 MW increments to allow flexible deployment, and will cover approximately 9,700 m² of usable floor space. According to industry research, Southern Europe is projected to see a tenfold increase in submarine cable capacity over the next five years, driving demand for scalable, high-performance data center capacity.
Emmanuel Becker, CEO, Mediterra DataCenters, said, “Spain’s digital economy is booming, and the capital of Catalonia is increasingly emerging as a benchmark hub for AI and HPC workloads. With this new facility, we are bringing Mediterra’s modular, high-efficiency design to a market that demands speed, reliability, and sustainability, allowing customers to scale their operations from day one.”
The data center will be powered with 100 percent green energy, its cooling system is closed-circuit, using a refrigerant that is never expelled or replenished. Backup generators will run on a fossil-free fuel HVO100. The facility will support high-density applications, including AI and High-Performance Computing, and will be equipped for liquid cooling.
Construction will follow Mediterra’s modular design, enabling additional capacity to be integrated as demand grows. The building is designed to allow residual heat recovery and exchange with local utilities, supporting sustainability initiatives in the surrounding area. The modular approach also improves energy efficiency and allows rapid scaling, giving businesses flexibility to grow operations without delays.
By establishing a presence in Barcelona, Mediterra aims to serve enterprises and cloud providers looking for advanced, energy-efficient, and scalable infrastructure in a market increasingly defined by AI, HPC, and high-bandwidth connectivity requirements. The company, which already operates an office in Madrid, has started construction on a new data center expected to be operational in the second half of 2027.
