Google has announced plans to invest at least USD 15 billion in digital infrastructure across Finland over a two-year period spanning 2027 and 2028, marking the largest single investment the company has made anywhere in Europe.

The announcement, made September 9, 2026, encompasses data center construction and supporting infrastructure in four Finnish locations, Hamina, Kajaani, Muhos, and Vaala, along with a range of clean energy partnerships, community funds, and workforce development initiatives.

A 15-Year Foundation Gets a Major Expansion

Google's relationship with Finland dates back more than 15 years, beginning in 2009 when the company purchased a former paper mill in Hamina and converted it into a modern data center.

That facility has since become a proving ground for environmental innovation, including a seawater-based cooling system and an offsite heat recovery program designed to cover 80% of the annual heat needs for the Hamina district heating network.

Between 2023 and 2025 alone, the Hamina operation supported an ecosystem of more than 600 Finnish suppliers across construction, operations, and network infrastructure, with partners including DNA, Elisa, and Nokia.

The site currently supports a range of roles spanning computer technicians, electrical and mechanical engineers, security staff, catering, and facilities management. Google says its investments have generated economic activity across wholesale and retail, professional and administrative services, and manufacturing sectors.

The Hamina facility is also part of Google's global network of 43 cloud regions, enabling Finnish organizations including Nokia, Elisa, and the City of Hamina to access high-performance, low-latency services and build AI-powered solutions at scale.

Economic Impact During Construction and Beyond

During the initial construction phase from 2027 to 2028, the USD 15 billion investment is expected to contribute an annual average of USD 4.19 billion to Finland's GDP and support more than 37,000 jobs nationwide.

Approximately 16,000 of those jobs are estimated to fall within the construction sector, generating an average of USD 1.06 billion in annual labor income across that industry.

Once the facilities become operational, they are projected to support 7,000 jobs annually. Those positions, spanning on-site facility and technical roles, upstream suppliers of equipment and services, and the local businesses supported by workers and their families, are expected to carry average wages 24% above Finland's median wage.

Google described the new infrastructure as building blocks for Finnish and broader European digital readiness, stating that the facilities will power services including Gemini, Search, Maps, and YouTube for European users and businesses.

Clean Energy Partnerships and Grid Resilience

Alongside the infrastructure announcement, Google revealed several energy partnerships and commitments aimed at strengthening Finland's electricity grid and supporting long-term decarbonization.

Google has entered into a partnership with Fingrid, Finland's national grid operator, and Business Finland to identify optimal locations for new data center infrastructure that connects in a grid-friendly manner.

By situating new data centers in Finland's northern rather than southern regions, Google says it can utilize existing grid infrastructure near carbon-free energy sources, reducing the need for new grid investments and helping lower system costs across Finland and the broader Nordic region.

A centerpiece of the energy announcements is a 22-year life extension power purchase agreement with Finnish energy company Fortum. The agreement is designed to provide the long-term revenue certainty required to fund a life extension program for the Loviisa nuclear power plant, located near the Hamina data center.

Google stated that without the life extension investment, the plant, which currently employs approximately 580 people and supplies roughly 10% of Finland's electricity, could not continue operations beyond 2030. Keeping the plant operational for additional decades, Google said, will help stabilize electricity prices and support long-term resilience of Finland's grid.

Google has also signed a memorandum of understanding with Fortum to explore cooperation on new flexibility capacity and new power generation capacity. The MoU is focused on enabling the timely delivery of additional carbon-free electricity to support Google's expanded footprint in the country.

Community and Environmental Commitments

The announcement includes dedicated funding for nature and community programs aimed at supporting local biodiversity, education, research, and workforce development. Google stated that since its arrival in Hamina, it has supported more than 40 social and community organizations in Finland.

Google characterized Finland as a model for responsible data center development, pointing to its combination of clean energy resources, established grid infrastructure, and demonstrated capacity for public-private partnership.

The company framed the scale of the investment as a testament to Finland's leadership in building AI infrastructure sustainably and described the initiative as an example of what it calls a new blueprint for responsible growth in the infrastructure sector.

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