Country
Turkey
AI data center dossier
Equinix IL3 Istanbul (Turkey)
Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey/datacenters/equinix-il3-istanbul-turkey.html
Operator
Equinix
Energy
Renewable
Known capacity
9 MW
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100%
Sources attachedVerified
1 citation linked
CoordinatesPublished
41.008, 28.978
Timeline evidencePartial
1 dated field available
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Record Notes
Equinix IL3 is a new International Business Exchange™ (IBX) data center in Istanbul, Turkey, scheduled for completion in Q3 2026. Located in the Ümraniye district, the 9-megawatt (MW) facility is built to LEED Platinum standards and aims to provide high-performance colocation space to meet the growing compute and interconnection demands of Turkey's digital economy. IL3 is strategically positioned to serve as a bridge for AI and cloud data traffic between Europe and the Middle East, offering dense connectivity to a wide range of network and cloud service providers.
Analyst Flags
- This entry relies on a thin source base and should be treated as an early public signal.
Timeline Signals
Earliest market signal2026
Nearby Facilities
Other tracked AI data centers within 300 km of this location.
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Intelligence Reports
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Frequently asked questions
- How big is Equinix IL3 Istanbul (Turkey)?
- Equinix IL3 Istanbul (Turkey) has 9 MW of known IT capacity, located in Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey. It ranks #325 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
- What is the status of Equinix IL3 Istanbul (Turkey)?
- Equinix IL3 Istanbul (Turkey) is currently planned. Known timeline milestones: Earliest market signal 2026.
- Who operates Equinix IL3 Istanbul (Turkey)?
- Equinix IL3 Istanbul (Turkey) is operated by Equinix. Structured intelligence reports are available for Equinix Operator Report and Turkey Country Report.
- What energy source does Equinix IL3 Istanbul (Turkey) use?
- Equinix IL3 Istanbul (Turkey) is powered by renewable energy and is focused on colocation and interconnection workloads. This is backed by 1 cited source.