Google Acquires €27 Million Land Parcel in Finland to Expand Data Center Operations

Google has purchased a 1,400-hectare land parcel near Kajaani, Finland, for €27 million (approximately $28.5 million), signaling plans to expand its data center operations in the country. The Finnish government announced the transaction on Thursday, highlighting its rarity in size and scope.

The land was sold by Metsähallitus, Finland’s state forest property administrator. Kajaani, located in northeastern Finland, has become a strategic hub for data center activities, making it an ideal location for the tech giant’s expansion plans.

Google has been a key player in Finland’s tech landscape since 2009, when it established its first data center in Hamina, 145 kilometers east of Helsinki. This facility began operations in 2011 and currently employs around 400 full-time staff.

Earlier this year, Google committed to a €1 billion investment to expand its Hamina campus, a project expected to create additional jobs within the next two years. The Finnish government sees this expansion as a boost to the country’s economy and its growing reputation as a global technology hub.

This latest acquisition underscores Google’s continued investment in Finland’s infrastructure, enhancing its data processing capabilities while contributing to local economic development.