- CloudHQ will invest $4.8 billion to build a mega data center in Queretaro, Mexico.
- The project includes six large buildings and a dedicated power plant.
- It will create 7,200 jobs during construction and 900 high-skill jobs once operational in 2027.
- The data center will support AI, cloud computing, and other advanced technologies, boosting Mexico’s role in the digital economy.
Mexico is stepping into the global digital economy as a major new player. A United States-based technology company, CloudHQ, has announced the construction of a $4.8 billion data center campus in the central Mexican state of Queretaro.
The plan marks one of the largest technology investments in the country’s history and could transform the region into a key hub for cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
The project was revealed during a press event in Mexico City, where Mexico’s Finance Minister Marcelo Ebrard and CloudHQ Chief Executive Officer Keith Harney shared details about the ambitious plan. According to the company, the new facility is designed to meet the surging global demand for advanced data processing and AI-driven services.
A Bold Investment to Shape Mexico’s Digital Future
CloudHQ’s new data center will be built on a 130-acre site near Queretaro International Airport. The company aims to construct six large buildings dedicated to data processing and digital services. In addition, the project will include the creation of an on-site power plant to support the massive energy needs of the center.
The scale of energy consumption is substantial. Harney explained that the facility will need between 200 megawatts and 900 megawatts of electricity to run the servers and cooling systems required by its future tenants, which are expected to include some of the world’s largest technology companies.
Harney emphasized that CloudHQ’s business model involves constructing and maintaining the buildings, while customers invest further in the infrastructure to fit their specific needs for cloud computing and AI. This, he said, multiplies the economic impact.
“We build the space and rent it to our customers. They then invest three to five times the cost of our buildings to make them ready for advanced cloud and AI operations,” Harney explained. “This creates jobs and growth far beyond what we do directly.”
Jobs and Skills for a Growing Tech Hub
The construction phase of the project will bring 7,200 jobs to the region. These positions will range from construction and logistics to specialized technical roles needed to set up and test the center’s complex systems.
Once the data center becomes operational in 2027, it will require 900 highly skilled professionals to manage the facility. These roles will include engineers, software specialists, data center managers, and cybersecurity experts.
Beyond the direct workforce, Harney highlighted that each permanent job often supports several other roles in the local economy.
“For every permanent job at a data center like this, there is often a multiplier of three additional positions that support what happens on the campus,” he noted.
The arrival of such a large technology project is expected to boost demand for specialized training programs, higher education in technology fields, and new local businesses. This development aligns with Mexico’s broader ambition to strengthen its role in the global technology supply chain.
Why Data Centers Are Key to the AI Revolution
Data centers have become the backbone of the digital economy. They provide the infrastructure to store and process the vast amounts of data generated by businesses, research institutions, and everyday internet use.
Modern AI applications, in particular, require extraordinary computing power. These include tools that drive internet search engines, autonomous vehicles, image recognition systems, translation services, and advanced healthcare diagnostics.
An AI-focused data center like the one CloudHQ is planning in Queretaro will be equipped to handle these demands. By offering large-scale, secure, and reliable processing power, the facility can support a wide range of industries, from e-commerce to scientific research.
Industry observers say that Mexico’s entry into hosting mega-scale data centers places it alongside countries such as the United States and others that are investing heavily in the next generation of digital infrastructure.
A North American Tech Corridor Emerges
CloudHQ’s investment in Queretaro is part of a growing trend of large-scale data infrastructure projects across North America.
Just last week, officials in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, approved tax incentives for Project Jupiter, a proposed $165 billion AI data center in Santa Teresa, close to the Texas border.
Meanwhile, in Abilene, Texas, major names such as OpenAI and Oracle have joined forces on the Stargate AI Infrastructure Project, which is estimated to cost $500 billion. The first data center of that massive project opened earlier this week.
These developments suggest that the U.S.–Mexico border region is quickly becoming a new technology corridor. The proximity between the two countries allows for efficient logistics, shared expertise, and the integration of renewable energy resources, which are crucial for powering energy-intensive data centers.
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