Google Eemshaven Data Center
BEemshaven, Groningen, Netherlands · NL · Google (Alphabet Inc.)
OperationalAI-Capable HyperscaleVerified
Environment
Water Stress
lowB
WRI Aqueduct 4.0, 2023, 2023
Aquifer Stress
Not DisclosedND
Grid Carbon Intensity
289 gCO₂/kWhB
IEA Electricity Information 2022, Netherlands, 2022
Grid RegionNetherlands National Grid (TenneT)
Drought Risk
low
European Drought Observatory, 2023
Environmental Review
approved
Province of Groningen environmental permit records
Facility
CompanyGoogle (Alphabet Inc.)
CategoryAI-Capable Hyperscale
StatusOperational
Year Opened2016
Capacity
200 MWD
Capacity estimated from Groningen Province environmental permit applications and satellite analysis.
Location
53.4254, 6.8379 · NL
RegionEemshaven, Groningen, Netherlands
Research statusVerified
Last verified2025-05-01
Evidence (2 sources)
Google 2023 Environmental ReportHigh trust
Sustainability Report2023-09-01Google LLC
Confirms operational status and renewable energy sourcing at Eemshaven.
Eemshaven, Netherlands is listed as an operational European data center campus with renewable energy procurement contracts.
Government2022-01-01Province of Groningen
Establishes water source and permitted volumes for Eemshaven cooling operations.
Environmental impact permit covering water intake from Eemskanaal for data center cooling purposes.
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