In brief
In a statement released on November 6, 2026, Kazakhstan’s prime minister’s press office announced a Data Center Valley project that is projected to produce around $3.1 billion in annual export income over a 20‑year span. The initiative, with an estimated $115 billion overall cost, will deliver three 304‑MW data centers in the first phase and aims for 1 GW of capacity by 2029. The plan also envisions a 10‑billion‑dollar investment to house 100,000 graphics processing units, positioning Kazakhstan as a growing player in the global tech export market.
On November 6, 2026, the Kazakh prime minister’s press service announced the launch of a Data Center Valley that is expected to generate about US$3.1 billion in annual export revenue.
In the official statement, the government cited a 20‑year plan that would see total investment of US$115 billion and a total computing capacity reaching one gigawatt by 2029.
According to the press release, the first phase of the project will involve the construction of three data centers with a combined capacity of 304 megawatts, split among facilities of 68 MW, 164 MW and 72 MW. These centers are scheduled to begin operations in the second, third and fourth quarters of 2027 respectively.
The Kazakh prime minister’s press service said on Friday that the Data Center Valley project is expected to generate about 3.1 billion U.S. dollars in annual export revenue, the Kazakh prime minister’s press service said on Friday. The project is aimed at strengthening the country’s tech sector and export profile.
For the second phase, preliminary agreements have been signed with companies to deploy an additional 480 MW of computing capacity, potentially expanding to 620 MW. Negotiations are also underway with other companies to develop an additional 240 MW of capacity, potentially expanding to 420 MW, meaning the project’s total capacity could reach 1 GW sooner than initially projected.
The government’s earlier announcement highlighted a planned investment of US$10 billion for the Data Center Valley, which would establish a large‑scale computing cluster equipped with 100,000 graphics processing units.
International consulting firm KPMG’s estimates underpin the financial projections cited in the press release, including the projected export revenue and total lifecycle investment. The KPMG analysis suggests that the data‑center infrastructure will enhance Kazakhstan’s position in the global tech supply chain, diversifying the country’s export basket beyond oil and gas.
Experts indicate that the project’s focus on high‑performance computing and GPU clusters could attract foreign investment from cloud‑service providers, blockchain firms, and artificial‑intelligence startups that require significant computational resources. The strategic placement of the data centers in Kazakhstan—situated in a region with high solar reliability and low electricity costs—adds to the attractiveness of the site for international operators.
Despite the optimistic projections, analysts note that the success of the Data Center Valley will depend on several operational factors, including grid stability, cooling infrastructure, and regulatory compliance for data sovereignty. The project’s timeline for 2029 also overlaps with planned expansions in other regional data‑center hubs across Central Asia, making the competitive landscape increasingly crowded.
In addition to the export revenue figures, the project is expected to create domestic opportunities for skilled labor, the development of local software ecosystems, and the cultivation of a high‑tech talent pipeline. The government views the initiative as a cornerstone of its broader “digital Kazakhstan” vision, which aims to modernize public services and attract foreign direct investment in technology.
As of the latest update from the Kazakh press service, the government remains engaged in discussions with potential partners to scale the Data Center Valley further. Statements from ministries of industry and finance underscore the initiative’s importance to national economic diversification goals and highlight the role of state‑owned entities in facilitating key infrastructure development.
