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Pantheon AI data center is the largest investment in Croatia's history - worth more than 100 Pelješac bridges
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Pantheon AI data center is the largest investment in Croatia's history - worth more than 100 Pelješac bridges

From Večernji List · (9m ago) Croatian Positive tone

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Pantheon AI data center project in Topusko, Croatia, is described as the largest investment in the country's history and one of the largest in Europe.
  • The project, a partnership between Jako Andabak and American investors, is valued at over 50 billion euros and aims to position Croatia at the forefront of the European digital economy.
  • Significant infrastructure development, including a dedicated power substation and new power lines, is planned to support the data center's 1 GW capacity, with a 500 MW solar power plant also included.

The Pantheon AI project, spearheaded by entrepreneur Jako Andabak in partnership with strong American institutional investors, is set to become the largest investment in Croatia's history and a landmark development for Central and Eastern Europe. This colossal data center, planned for the Topusko region, is not merely an infrastructure project; it is a strategic endeavor poised to catapult Croatia into the top tier of the European digital economy.

Najveća investicija u povijesti u Hrvatskoj i u ovom dijelu Europe.

— N/ADescribing the Pantheon AI project as the largest investment in Croatia and this part of Europe.

With an estimated value exceeding 50 billion euros, the Pantheon AI project dwarfs previous investments, signifying a major commitment to Croatia's technological future. The project's sheer scale, boasting a 1 GW capacity, places it among Europe's leading data hubs like Frankfurt and London. Crucially, Croatia was chosen over several other Central and Eastern European countries, highlighting its strategic appeal for such significant international investment. The construction is slated to begin in 2027, with operations expected to commence in early 2029.

Snaga 1 GW, najviša razina pouzdanosti - iznad Tier 4, tisuće radnih mjesta, te pozicioniranje Hrvatske na sam vrh europske mage digitalne ekonomije: to je u brojkama podatkovni centar (data centar) Pantheon koji će se graditi na području općine Topusko, doznajemo.

— N/AHighlighting the project's capacity, reliability, job creation, and its role in positioning Croatia in the digital economy.

Beyond its economic impact, the Pantheon AI project includes substantial investments in energy and network infrastructure. The development will see the construction of a new substation, approximately 280 kilometers of new power lines, and a dedicated 500-megawatt solar power plant. This integrated approach ensures that the project not only meets its own energy needs but also strengthens Croatia's national power grid, potentially enabling the connection of an additional 5 GW of capacity. This forward-thinking strategy ensures that the infrastructure developed for Pantheon AI will provide long-term benefits to the country's energy and infrastructural systems, making it a truly transformative investment for Croatia.

Neslužbeno se spominje da je vrijednost investicije više od 50 milijardi eura ili više od 100 Peljeških mostova.

— N/AIndicating the unofficial valuation of the investment, comparing it to the cost of multiple Pelješac bridges.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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