Google commits €13bn to AI infrastructure in Finland - Techerati

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Google commits €13bn to AI infrastructure in Finland
Written by
Rebecca Uffindell
2 minutes ago
Google has announced a €13 billion (£11.1 billion) investment in Finland over the next two years, covering digital infrastructure, clean energy projects, and economic partnerships as it expands capacity for services including Search, Maps, and Gemini.
The company described the commitment as its largest single investment in Europe and said the initial construction phase in 2027 and 2028 would support more than 37,000 jobs nationwide and contribute €3.6 billion (£3 billion) annually to Finland’s GDP.
The programme builds on Google’s 15-year presence in Hamina, where the company converted a former paper mill into a data centre.
“The value of the data economy extends far beyond direct investment into spurring innovation, research, and development. Deepening our collaboration with Google will deliver lasting benefits for both parties,” said Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland.
Google Expands 15-year Finland Investment
said Finland had become a “vital hub” for the company since the Hamina development opened.
Between 2023 and 2025, Google said its presence there supported an ecosystem of more than 600 Finnish suppliers across constructi