{"id":196833,"date":"2026-01-12T10:52:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T10:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/amazons-new-data-center-to-be-installed-in-la-puebla-de-hijar\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T10:52:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T10:52:15","slug":"amazons-new-data-center-to-be-installed-in-la-puebla-de-hijar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/amazons-new-data-center-to-be-installed-in-la-puebla-de-hijar\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon&#8217;s New Data Center to Be Installed in La Puebla de H\u00edjar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Amazon&#8217;s New Data Center in La Puebla de H\u00edjar: A Game Changer for Teruel<\/h2>\n<p>AWS, Amazon Web Services, has officially chosen La Puebla de H\u00edjar, a small town of just 935 inhabitants, as the site for its first data center in the province of Teruel. The multinational giant has secured 70 hectares adjacent to the N-232 highway and aims to begin construction in autumn 2027, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartv.es\/aragonnoticias\/noticias\/amazon-levantara-en-la-puebla-de-hijar-el-primer-centro-de-datos-de-la-provincia-de-teruel-36604\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aragon News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Is This Project Important?<\/h3>\n<p>This major project emphasizes the growing significance of Teruel, a province that has long been overlooked on the European technological map. The establishment of a data center aligns with Arag\u00f3n&#8217;s strategy to become a <strong>hub<\/strong> for digital infrastructure. The project will have a guaranteed power supply of 100 MW and access to both the Ebro River and the Ga\u00e9n Canal, alleviating the electrical saturation challenges faced by the metropolitan area of Zaragoza.<\/p>\n<h3>Major Financial Injection<\/h3>\n<p>According to local media like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diariodeteruel.es\/bajoaragon\/amazon-impulsa-en-la-puebla-de-hijar-un-nuevo-centro-de-datos-con-5000-millones\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Teruel Diary<\/a>, the investment for this data center is projected to be around <strong>5 billion euros<\/strong>. This facility will become the fourth major AWS hub in Arag\u00f3n, joining existing operations in Huesca, Villanueva de G\u00e1llego, and El Burgo de Ebro.<\/p>\n<h3>Arag\u00f3n&#8217;s Rising Dominance in Data Centers<\/h3>\n<p>Arag\u00f3n has mobilized over <strong>47 billion euros<\/strong> in investments for data centers, positioning itself to potentially become the third-largest market in Europe for this sector, trailing only London and Frankfurt. A study by the Basilio Para\u00edso Foundation highlights the province&#8217;s capacity for growth and influence in the tech landscape.<\/p>\n<h3>Water Supply Concerns<\/h3>\n<p>However, the project is not without its challenges, particularly concerning water resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Amazon requires <strong>350,000 cubic meters<\/strong> of water annually for cooling purposes, with plans to source water directly from the Ebro. A backup supply is also needed for sustainability.<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing negotiations with the Ga\u00e9n irrigators have been stalled, as they prioritize the region&#8217;s water future and resist compromises that could jeopardize it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Strategic Location and Infrastructure<\/h3>\n<p>The choice to establish the data center in Teruel stems from the region&#8217;s favorable energy conditions. The metropolitan area of Zaragoza is hindered by a lack of capacity at electrical substations, making the availability of 100 MW of power via the Endesa network crucial.<\/p>\n<h4>Key Factors for Arag\u00f3n&#8217;s Leadership<\/h4>\n<p>Arag\u00f3n has implemented a recruitment strategy based on three pillars:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Energy Availability<\/strong>: The region has secured electrical capacity for strategic projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Administrative Streamlining<\/strong>: The Declaration of General Interest of Arag\u00f3n (DIGA) expedites the processing of megaprojects, reducing bureaucratic delays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Logistics Infrastructure<\/strong>: The N-232 acts as a vital connector for data centers across the province.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Economic Impact and Job Creation<\/h3>\n<p>AWS has already invested over <strong>15 billion euros<\/strong> in Arag\u00f3n, with the expectation of creating around <strong>6,800 direct jobs<\/strong>. Other companies, such as Microsoft and Forestalia, are also strengthening their presence in the region. Forestalia plans to invest an additional <strong>12 billion euros<\/strong> in three new centers scattered across Magall\u00f3n, Botorrita, and Alfam\u00e9n.<\/p>\n<h3>Next Steps<\/h3>\n<p>The AWS project will soon undergo administrative assessment, with the British engineering firm Arup responsible for finalizing the necessary documentation for the DIGA. However, resolution of the water supply agreement with the irrigators remains a critical hurdle that could delay the project timeline.<\/p>\n<h3>Transforming Local Economy<\/h3>\n<p>The construction of the data center will profoundly impact the Venta del Barro industrial estate, already a hub employing approximately 1,000 people, bringing further investment and employment opportunities to the Bajo Arag\u00f3n region.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>For further details on the project or other developments in the tech sector, you can follow related articles and updates.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amazon&#8217;s New Data Center in La Puebla de H\u00edjar: A Game Changer for Teruel AWS, Amazon Web Services, has officially chosen La Puebla de H\u00edjar, a small town of just 935 inhabitants, as the site for its first data center in the province of Teruel. 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