ZILS stands out as a strategic tech hub for the data centre sector
ZILS – Sines Industrial and Logistics Zone continues to consolidate its position as one of the leading locations for the development of large-scale data centres, strengthening its role as a strategic technological hub for both Portugal and Europe.
This technological vocation has been clearly recognised by Start Campus, the promoter of the hyperscaler SINES 4.0, one of the largest data centre projects in Europe. The choice of ZILS to host this international-scale investment was based on a combination of excellent infrastructure, privileged access to 100% renewable energy, access to seawater for sustainable cooling, availability of large land plots, and outstanding international connectivity thanks to the current and future expansion of high-capacity submarine fibre optic cables linking Sines to the world’s main digital markets.
According to the report “Assessment of the Socioeconomic Benefits of the Data Centre Sector in Portugal”, developed by Copenhagen Economics for Start Campus, Portugal meets the ideal conditions to attract investment in this fast-growing sector. The study estimates that between 2025 and 2030, the data centre sector could contribute up to €26.2 billion to the national GDP and support over 48,000 direct and indirect jobs per year. As the base for projects such as Start Campus, ZILS is expected to account for a significant share of this economic impact, positioning itself as a key pillar of both Portugal’s and Europe’s digital transition.
In addition to its strategic location and technical conditions, the Sines region, where ZILS is located, offers a stable and competitive business environment, with close proximity to ports, motorways and airports, supporting the operations of tech companies with global ambitions.
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