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AECOM will design and manage Nostrum Evergreen, a €1.9bn (US$2.2bn) data centre campus in Badajoz built to meet Europe’s rising AI compute demand
AECOM has been appointed to lead the design and construction management of Nostrum Evergreen, a new large-scale data centre campus planned for Badajoz in southwest Spain.
Developed by Nostrum Data Centers, an affiliate of Nostrum Group, the project is set to become one of the most ambitious digital infrastructure builds in southern Europe, with capacity scalable to 500MW to support accelerating AI and cloud growth.
Gabriel Nebreda, CEO of Nostrum Group, says: “This data centre in Badajoz will have a total capacity similar tothe combined capacity of all current operational data centres in Spain.
“Furthermore, we have set ourselves a very demanding deadline to start construction of this mega campus next year. Achieving this ambition is only possible through strategic partnerships with leading global players in the data centre sector.
“We are very pleased to announce this agreement with AECOM, one of the most prestigious engineering firms, who have extensive experience in AI gigafactories worldwide.”
A multi-phase hyperscale development
The €1.9bn (US$2.2bn) project will be delivered in phases.
The first phase centres on data halls and critical infrastructure with an initial capacity of 150MWe.
A second phase, beginning in early 2029, will expand the site to 300MWe, with the full design enabling scale to 500MWe as demand for high-density AI compute continues to increase.
The campus is positioned to operate as a next-generation facility, integrating advanced cooling systems and intelligent power management.
These technologies are intended to support sustained high-density workloads, particularly GPU-driven AI and high-performance compute requirements across Europe.
AECOM to lead design and construction
AECOM will oversee design and construction management across the multi-year programme.
Javier Camy, Managing Director for Spain at AECOM, says: “We are delighted to collaborate with Nostrum Group on this project, which will become an international benchmark in data centres.
“At AECOM, we leverage our global capability in highly complex technical projects and our strong position in the sector to apply a transformative approach that ensures a sustainable, forward-thinking solution.
“This partnership reflects our ability to co-lead initiatives that redefine regions and enhance the global competitiveness of our clients.”
The firm’s role will include engineering design for data halls, power and cooling systems, and the wider campus infrastructure, alongside programme and construction management.
The scale of the development aligns with AECOM’s recent portfolio of hyperscale and AI-focused industrial facilities.
Regional impact and infrastructure readiness
The project has been welcomed by regional leadership.
Ignacio Gragera, Mayor of Badajoz, says: “This is very positive news for the city and for the region as a whole. It represents a decisive opportunity for the development of Badajoz and highlights the dedication and strong commitment to our city, something we deeply value and appreciate.”
The development has secured its required electrical capacity ahead of the Spanish Electrical Grid Development Plan for 2025–2030, enabling the build to progress without waiting for future grid expansion.
More than 200,000m2 of industrial land is already prepared within a modern business park, supporting the accelerated construction schedule.
With permitting expected by mid-2026, the site is positioned to expand Extremadura’s presence in the European data centre landscape.
The region benefits from available land, growing grid capability and links to broader Iberian digital infrastructure, factors that make it increasingly attractive for hyperscale and AI-ready developments.
As Europe’s compute needs rise, projects of this scale reflect demand for purpose-built capacity that can support new AI workloads and ensure long-term power and cooling resilience at the campus level.
Soul e: Data Centre Magazine
Date: 14 novembre 2025
