Entrepreneur Jako Andabak states that the massive 50 billion euro Pantheon data centre project in Topusko is proceeding according to plan.
Key facts
- •Entrepreneur Jako Andabak stated on Friday that the Pantheon project is proceeding according to its planned schedule.
- •The data centre project in Topusko is backed by American partners and valued at 50 billion euros.
- •The facility will have a capacity of one gigawatt and is planned to include a 500-megawatt solar power plant.
- •Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with operations expected to start in 2029.
- •Locals in Topusko have strongly opposed the project, raising ongoing concerns about water usage and the environment.
The controversial Croatian Pantheon data centre project is proceeding according to schedule and is expected to meet its deadline, according to entrepreneur Jako Andabak. Speaking on Friday at the Master Business Forum in Rovinj, Andabak stated that he and American partners are developing the one-gigawatt project in Topusko, which carries an estimated cost of 50 billion euros.
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Project Details and Timeline
The Pantheon project features a one-gigawatt data centre capacity and includes plans to build a 500-megawatt solar power plant. Construction is slated to begin in 2027, with the centre scheduled to start operating in 2029. Andabak noted that the development will employ several thousand people during construction and subsequent operations, which he said will position Croatia at the forefront of the global and European technology industry. The initiative originated from observations about underutilized land in Croatia, initially prompting thoughts of solar energy after noting a decline in the country's sheep population since the 1990s. The Topusko location was selected because it allows for a project that avoids environmental harm, supported by a study confirming no impact on the environment. The facility plans to utilize its own water sources and wells for cooling and will construct a network to ensure a stable power supply.
Local Opposition
Despite assurances from developers that the project will not harm nature or the environment, local residents in Topusko remain strongly opposed to the giant data centre. Concerns from the community persist regarding potential environmental impacts and water usage.
Timeline
- FridayEntrepreneur Jako Andabak stated at the Master Business Forum that the Pantheon project is proceeding on schedule.
- 2027The start of the Pantheon project's construction is planned.
- 2029The centre's operation is scheduled to begin.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Total Croatia News.
