Reliance and Meta Collaborate to Create AI-Driven Data Centre in Jamnagar
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has entered into a partnership with Meta Platforms, Inc. to develop a data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This facility will have a capacity of 168 MW and is expected to be completed within two years. It will be the first built-to-suit data centre for Meta in India, enhancing the company’s global infrastructure and solidifying its strategic collaboration with RIL in areas such as connectivity and AI innovation.
RIL’s Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh D. Ambani, emphasized the significance of this partnership for India’s digital infrastructure. He stated that the data centre represents India’s readiness to lead in the global AI revolution. Ambani expressed pride in making Jamnagar a key location for hyperscale AI computing, reinforcing RIL’s commitment to developing world-class digital infrastructure.
Meta’s founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, also commented on the collaboration, highlighting the importance of the Jamnagar facility in scaling Meta’s AI infrastructure globally. He noted that this investment reflects a long-term commitment to India’s economy. The data centre will support Meta’s core business and AI computing needs, showcasing India’s increasing importance in the global digital and AI landscape.
Under the terms of the agreement, RIL will manage the entire lifecycle of the data centre, including design, construction, and ongoing operations. The facility will utilize renewable energy and be cooled with desalinated seawater. This initiative aligns with the Indian government’s strategy to designate data centres as critical national infrastructure, aiming to attract global investments in AI infrastructure.
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