In a strategic move to bolster its global presence, NTT Ltd., a leading IT infrastructure and services company, has unveiled plans for a major data center expansion in the Paris market. The company’s Global Data Centers division is set to embark on a groundbreaking venture with the development and operation of its first data center campus in this pivotal European region.
The 14.4-hectare (approx. 35.5 acres) data center campus, located 50km south of Paris in Le Coudray-Montceaux and Corbeil-Essonnes, marks a crucial milestone for NTT Ltd. The site has been strategically chosen for its proximity to key digital infrastructure and has reserved power for immediate deployment.
The ambitious project encompasses three data centers with a planned capacity of 84 MW of critical IT load, addressing the escalating demand for data usage and computation. The move aligns with the company’s broader global expansion strategy, reflecting NTT Ltd.’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of a technology-driven landscape.
The Paris market entry follows recent announcements of NTT’s plans for new data center campuses in Virginia (United States) and Noida and Chennai (India), reflecting the company’s proactive approach in meeting the rising global demand for data center services.
Doug Adams, CEO and President of NTT Global Data Centers & Submarine Cable, expressed enthusiasm about the venture, stating, “Paris is a significant addition to our global offering and an important area in our expansion efforts. We are pleased to continue to add to our existing portfolio and market share in EMEA and enhance our client offerings to include Paris.”
Florian Winkler, Chief Executive Officer EMEA and Global Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the strategic importance of the Paris expansion. “This investment complements our existing and growing presence in Frankfurt, London, and Amsterdam, and will complete our footprint in the FLAP Tier 1 markets in Europe,” said Winkler. “The addition of Paris builds upon our long-term proven track record of developing and operating in continental Europe and the UK and is a precursor for NTT’s further expansion and growth in both, existing and additional new markets in Europe.”
Logistics Capital Partners (LCP), having acquired the site in 2019, played a pivotal role in the preliminary phases, managing demolition, decontamination, and obtaining necessary permits and power connections for data center usage. LCP will maintain strategic involvement to support the development and delivery of this new campus.
As part of NTT’s broader commitment to sustainability, the expansion in Paris aligns with the company’s over $10 billion investment in data center growth for fiscal years 2023-27. It also contributes to NTT’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions for its own operations, including sourcing 100% renewable energy by 2030
