Meta and Reliance Partner on 168-Megawatt AI Data Center in India

The Jamnagar facility, scheduled for completion within two years, will run on renewable energy and utilize desalinated seawater for cooling. Meta has agreed to cover the full costs of power and water for its operations, while Reliance manages the design, construction, and ongoing maintenance. This move integrates India directly into Meta’s worldwide network of AI computing facilities, reflecting the nation's rapid ascent as a destination for high-demand digital infrastructure.

Reliance aims to position itself as a comprehensive provider for global tech giants, offering end-to-end services from connectivity to operational support. To supplement the Jamnagar project, Meta separately secured nearly 1 gigawatt of new renewable energy capacity in India through contracts with CleanMax and Fourth Partner Energy. The deal follows a broader trend of aggressive expansion, with firms like Microsoft, Google, and Blackstone-backed AirTrunk pouring billions into Indian data centers to meet the surging demand for AI model training. Government incentives, including tax exemptions extending to 2047 for overseas services, have further accelerated this growth, with national capacity projected to reach 8 gigawatts by the end of the decade.