Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya)
100 MW AI data center in Naivasha, Kenya: paused.
- Capacity: 100 MW
- Location: Naivasha, Kenya
- Developer: Microsoft
- Status: paused
- Energy source: Geothermal
Status: Paused
Paused: Kenya shelved the Microsoft and G42 project in May 2026 because the grid lacks the power to run it (Khusoko, May 8, 2026; Tech-ish, May 9, 2026). Citizen Digital (May 23, 2026) described it as in limbo, and officials dispute that it was formally suspended. The 100 MW shown is the initial phase: G42 says initial capacity of 100 MW with potential up to 1 GW, so no campus figure is stated and the figure is marked as an estimate. The earlier 2026 completion date had no source and was removed. Source: Khusoko, 2026-05-08.
Paused and cancelled projects stay listed in the directory but are not counted in state totals, capacity totals or rankings.
Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya) is a 100 MW AI data center project located in Naivasha, Kenya, currently paused. It was being developed by Microsoft. Its energy source is listed as Geothermal. This project is one of thousands of data-center facilities tracked by Data Center Index across Kenya, covering operational, under-construction, announced, and permitted sites.
Project description
Microsoft and G42 are planning a 100 MW geothermal-powered campus at Olkaria in Naivasha, Kenya. The first phase is expected to be operational by 2026, and the project is the anchor for an Azure Kenya region.
Public companies linked to Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya)
Developers, tenants, and suppliers tracked by Data Center Index with exposure to this project:
- Microsoft (MSFT), developer · hyperscaler
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya)?
- Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya) is an AI data center project in Naivasha, Kenya tracked by Data Center Index. Its status is paused. A paused campus stays listed with its source, but is never counted in state totals, capacity totals or rankings.
- Where is Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya)?
- Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya) is in Naivasha, Kenya.
- How big is Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya)?
- Data Center Index tracks Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya) at 100 MW. That capacity is an estimate. We modeled or inferred it, and no source states it.
- Who is building Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya)?
- Microsoft was developing Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya).
- Which public companies are linked to Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya)?
- Data Center Index links 1 tracked public company to Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya): Microsoft (MSFT). Each is a developer, tenant or supplier with a sourced link to the project.
Sources
- AI Data Center Index facility profile: Microsoft G42 Olkaria Geothermal Data Center Kenya (aidci · aggregator · 2026-04-29)
- Khusoko (khusoko.com · press · 2026-05-08)
- Tech-ish (tech-ish.com · press · 2026-05-08)