Microsoft Receives Approval for Data Center Campuses in Aragón, Spain

Microsoft has received the initial approval for its planned data center campuses in the Aragón region in Spain, dubbed MSFT Region, that will see the development of three campuses in La Muela, Villamayor de Gállego, and Zaragoza, as well as their interconnection via fiber optics.

The project is expected to need between 1,000 and 2,000 construction workers during each phase, and around 900 permanent employees once completed. The building costs alone for the three campuses are expected to exceed €5.3bn ($6.17bn).

“The initial approval of the PIGA (AragónInvestment Plan) represents a significant step in the development of Microsoft’s data center project in Aragón. Following its final approval, we will begin simultaneous construction of the first phase of the project at the three planned locations in La Muela, Villamayor de Gállego, and Zaragoza. This project reaffirms Microsoft’s commitment to driving innovation, economic growth, supporting the Aragónese technology industry, and creating jobs in the region,” said a Microsoft spokesperson.