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Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Meta Platforms have announced a strategic partnership to develop a new hyperscale data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The facility will be Meta’s first built-to-suit data center project in India and will feature an initial capacity of 168 MW, making it one of the largest AI and cloud infrastructure deployments in the country. The project is expected to be delivered within two years, with provisions for future expansion as demand grows.
Under the agreement, Meta will lease the entire initial 168 MW capacity to support its global infrastructure operations, core business services, and rapidly growing artificial intelligence (AI) computing requirements. The development further strengthens the long-standing relationship between Reliance and Meta, following Meta’s $5.7 billion investment in Jio Platforms in 2020 and subsequent collaborations in digital services and AI initiatives.
The new facility will be developed in Jamnagar, Gujarat, a location selected for its strategic advantages, including access to reliable water resources, strong infrastructure capabilities, proximity to India’s western submarine cable landing stations, and direct integration with Reliance Jio’s extensive fiber network.
Reliance will serve as a complete end-to-end infrastructure partner for the project, handling the entire lifecycle of the facility, including design, construction, utility management, connectivity, renewable energy integration, and ongoing operations.
A major focus of the project is sustainability. The data center will operate entirely on renewable energy and utilize desalinated seawater-based cooling systems. Meta will fully fund the energy and water consumption associated with the facility, supporting both companies’ environmental and sustainability commitments.
The hyperscale data center will also integrate with Meta’s global connectivity infrastructure, including Project Waterworth, Meta’s next-generation subsea cable initiative designed to provide high-speed and low-latency connectivity across global regions.
Alongside the data center announcement, Meta revealed that it has contracted nearly 1 GW of new renewable energy capacity in India to support its growing digital infrastructure and AI workloads. These investments include large-scale solar and wind energy projects across multiple states.
The announcement comes as India continues to position itself as a major destination for AI infrastructure, cloud computing, and digital services investments, supported by government initiatives that classify data centers as strategic national infrastructure.
Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited, said, “This partnership with Meta marks a transformative moment for India’s digital infrastructure. Building India’s first built-to-suit data centre for a global technology leader of Meta’s scale demonstrates India’s readiness to be at the forefront of the global AI revolution. At Reliance, we are committed to building world-class digital infrastructure that will power the next generation of AI innovation – not just for India, but for the world. Jamnagar will become a landmark destination for hyperscale AI computing, and we are proud to partner with Meta to make this vision a reality.”
Reliance-Meta Jamnagar Data Center Highlights
- Project Capacity: 168 MW initial capacity with future expansion potential
- Location: Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
- Deployment Timeline: Expected delivery within 2 years
- Tenant: Meta Platforms will lease the entire initial capacity
- Primary Use Cases: AI compute infrastructure, cloud services, global digital operations, and Meta platform services
- Infrastructure Partner: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
- Connectivity: Reliance Jio fiber network integration, western submarine cable landing station access, Project Waterworth connectivity
- Power Source: 100% Renewable Energy
- Cooling Technology: Desalinated seawater cooling infrastructure
- Operations: End-to-end design, construction, utility management, connectivity, and managed services by Reliance
Meta Renewable Energy Expansion in India
- CleanMax Projects: 837 MW of new solar and wind projects across Rajasthan and Karnataka
- Fourth Partner Energy Projects: 88 MW of solar and wind capacity across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh
- Total Renewable Capacity Contracted: Nearly 1 GW
- Objective: Support Meta’s commitment to matching 100% of operational energy consumption with renewable energy sources
- Reliance-Meta Data Center Project at a Glance
- Project: Reliance-Meta Hyperscale Data Center
- Location: Jamnagar, Gujarat
- Capacity: 168 MW (initial phase)
- Purpose: AI infrastructure, cloud computing, and digital services
- Power: 100% Renewable Energy
- Cooling: Desalinated seawater
- Expected Completion: Within 2 years
- Expansion: Future scaling planned
The new Jamnagar facility represents one of the largest hyperscale AI-focused infrastructure projects announced in India and further highlights the country’s growing role as a strategic destination for global cloud, AI, and digital infrastructure investments.
