Apr 24, 2026 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Pure Data Centres is set to expand its Abu Dhabi campus by 7MW. The company this week announced it has received final approvals from TAQA to increase IT capacity at its AUH01 site from 41MW to 48MW, alongside plans to fully decarbonize its operational energy use in Abu Dhabi. Located on a 16-acre site, the 20MW AUH01 Building 1 is already operational, with the first of four data halls completed ahead of schedule and handed over to a hyperscale customer in 2025. The facility uses hybrid air and liquid cooling systems.
Gary Wojtaszek, executive chairman & interim CEO at Pure DC explained, “We remain deeply committed to the Middle East and grateful for [the] support we continue to receive from authorities across the UAE and KSA in the current climate. Our sites are delivering uninterrupted service, reflecting the resilience and reliability that underpins our presence in the region. While the current macro‑political environment may have slowed sector investment, digital demand remains unchanged. The region’s ambitious national visions recognise the transformation enabled by digital government, enterprise modernization, and a future‑ready workforce. Pure DC is fully committed to contributing to that future through the continued development and operation of world‑class digital infrastructure across the Middle East.”
Pure Data Centres also said it matched 100% of the electricity used by AUH01 in 2025 with International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs). Founded in 2013, Pure is owned by investment firm Oaktree Capital Management. The company has developments across London (Brent Cross, Park Royal), the UAE (Abu Dhabi), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), Spain (Madrid), Indonesia (Jakarta), Ireland (Dublin), the Netherlands (Amsterdam), and Finland (Seinäjoki). According to its website, Pure has more than 500MW of capacity either operational or under development.
