Google will invest €5 billion in Belgium over the next two years to expand data centers and AI infrastructure, deepening its footprint in Europe and adding 300 full-time jobs, according to Google.
The plan centers on enlarging Google’s Saint-Ghislain data center campus and bolstering cloud and AI capacity to meet rising demand from European customers. The company also announced new power agreements with Eneco, Luminus and Renner to support development of onshore wind farms and supply the Belgian grid with clean energy, according to Google.
“This includes expansions of our data center campuses in Saint-Ghislain and will add another 300 full time jobs,” Google said in a statement.
Google said the commitment goes beyond infrastructure. The company also equipping Belgians with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy, at no cost and will fund non-profits to provide free, practical AI training for low-skilled workers.
“This is an extraordinary time for European innovation and its digital and economic future. Google is deepening its roots in Belgium and investing in its residents to unlock significant economic opportunities for the country, helping to ensure it remains a leader in technology and AI,” google said.
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