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The huge former Ford engine plant in Bridgend was acquired through an American data center company, as can be exclusively revealed. As part of its expansion strategy, Vantage Data Centers, which already operates two data centers in Cardiff, announced the acquisition of the 1. 7 million ft. Engine Plant.
The total land covers just over 158 acres. The exact price tag for what amounts to a multimillion-dollar transaction has not been disclosed.
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Data centers are used in businesses and organizations to store, process, and manage gigantic amounts of data. Ford halted production at the plant in 2020 after 40 years. The outright stake in the site was announced on behalf of the automotive giant through real estate consultancy CBRE. .
The benefits of an existing connection to the national grid. While knowledge centres consume a great deal of energy, there are possibilities for renewable energy investment at Ford, a green strategy that Vantage has pursued at its existing and expanding knowledge centre campus in Cardiff.
In a statement, the company said: “Vantage has acquired the former Ford engine plant in Bridgend for long-term future development. As a company established in Wales since 2007, Vantage is excited about this expansion opportunity and looks forward to continuing our commitment. with the company. Welsh and local governments create a positive effect on the local and wider economy and workforce. Vantage said it could not provide further information about this project at this stage.
Last year, Denver-based Vantage expanded its data center campus in Cardiff, one of the largest facilities of its kind in Europe. U. S. Hyperscale Data Center ProviderThe U. S. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (US) has completed the first 12 WM (megawatt) phase of a second 40 MW facility. known as Vantage CWL 13, which will be expanded based on visitor demand.
It also plans to invest in a third data center on its 46-acre campus in the capital’s Wentloog neighborhood. Once fully developed, it will offer 186,000 square feet of 184 MW data centers.