16/02/26
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JLL to advise Nostrum Data Centers on the development of six data centers in Spain with a combined capacity of 800 MW
With these developments, Spain is consolidating its position as the benchmark hub for data centers in Southern Europe.
We are advising Nostrum Data Centers, a leading developer of sustainable, high-performance data centers, on the development of six assets in Spain in strategic locations: Badajoz, Cáceres, Guadalajara, Pinto, Zamudio and Galicia.
Nostrum Data Centers will leverage JLL’s global platform, which brings together teams from North America and the EMEA region in a coordinated manner, strengthening the firm’s international footprint and its ability to offer global reach combined with local know-how. With JLL’s support, Nostrum Data Centers will further its strategy to meet the demands arising from the boom in Artificial Intelligence and high-density workloads, while maintaining the highest efficiency standards.
The six data centers of Nostrum Data Centers, the digital infrastructure division of Nostrum Group, are expected to be operational throughout 2027. All assets have secured power supply and land, totaling 500 MW of secure and sustainable IT capacity, with a further 300 MW available for future capacity expansions.
Gabriel Nebreda, CEO of Nostrum Group, explains: “Nostrum Data Centers’ long-term vision is to balance innovation and sustainability. We offer our clients speed to market and scalability across our various locations in Spain, while leading a green revolution to ensure that development is carried out in the right way, positioning Spain as the next connectivity hub. We trust that our collaboration with JLL will help us strengthen our efforts and bring our long-term vision to life.”
Jason Bell, Senior Vice President of Data Centers and Technology Services at JLL in North America, highlights: “Spain occupies a unique position in the market thanks to its access to energy infrastructure, its proximity to points of presence (PoPs), internet exchanges and submarine connectivity, and for being one of the most cost-competitive markets. We are delighted to collaborate with Nostrum Data Centers, contributing our expertise and advisory services to support its goal of becoming a leading data center platform in Spain, as well as to position Spain as the next connectivity hub in Europe and beyond.”
Madeleine Carey, Head of Occupier Representation EMEA Data Centres, notes: “The data center market in Spain is experiencing a key moment of growth, driven by demand for sustainable and well-connected digital infrastructure. This mandate reflects the growing interest from major international operators and occupiers in strategic locations that offer scalability, energy efficiency and access to critical networks.”
A growing sector
The global data center sector is undergoing unprecedented expansion: capacity could almost double, from 103 GW to 200 GW by 2030, according to JLL’s latest Global Data Center Outlook 2026 report. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape, and JLL estimates that by 2030 half of data center capacity will be dedicated to AI workloads. Despite this accelerated growth, sector fundamentals remain strong and real estate metrics show no signs of a bubble.
This boom will require up to USD 3 trillion in investment over the next five years: USD 1.2 trillion for value creation in real estate assets and around USD 870 billion in new debt financing, marking a true infrastructure investment supercycle.
