Google Commits $15 Billion to AI Infrastructure in Finland

Google has announced plans to invest at least €13 billion, or about $15.1 billion, in artificial intelligence infrastructure in Finland over the next two years. The investment, planned for 2027 and 2028, represents the company’s largest single investment in Europe as demand for AI computing continues to grow.

The programme will support the expansion of Google’s data-centre infrastructure in Finland, including facilities in Hamina, Kajaani, Muhos and Vaala. The company said the investment will also cover electricity-grid improvements, clean-energy projects and battery infrastructure needed to support its growing AI operations.

A major part of the announcement is Google’s agreement with Finnish energy company Fortum. Under a 22-year arrangement, Google will purchase up to 50% of the electricity output from Fortum’s Loviisa nuclear power plant, beginning in 2030. It is Google’s first nuclear power agreement outside the United States.

Google said the investment could contribute about $3.6 billion to Finland’s gross domestic product during the construction phase and support approximately 7,000 jobs annually once the infrastructure becomes operational. The company is also expected to work with Finnish partners on additional nuclear and renewable-energy opportunities.

The expansion highlights the growing relationship between AI development and energy infrastructure. Large AI data centres require substantial amounts of electricity, making access to reliable, lower-emission power increasingly important for technology companies. Finland’s cooler climate and relatively low-carbon electricity supply have helped make the country an attractive location for major data-centre investments.