Country
Russia
AI data center dossier
Sberbank — Balakovo AI Data Center
Balakovo, Saratov Oblast, Russia/datacenters/sberbank-balakovo-ai-data-center-russia.html
Operator
Sberbank (Sber)
Energy
Unknown
Known capacity
50 MW
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1 citation linked
CoordinatesPublished
52.03, 47.8
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Record Notes
Sberbank’s Balakovo facility is a massive regional AI data center located in the Saratov region. Featuring 7 modules and 3,500 server racks, the site has an estimated capacity of approximately 50 MW. Each rack is engineered to support high-density AI hardware (12-15 kW per rack), specifically for Sber’s GigaChat models and automated risk systems. The campus is a central part of Sberbank’s 2024–2026 strategy to transition into a "technology-first" company, with billions of rubles allocated for AI infrastructure. The facility leverages its proximity to existing energy hubs to provide the stable, high-volume power required for large-scale machine learning and national financial services.
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Frequently asked questions
- How big is Sberbank — Balakovo AI Data Center?
- Sberbank — Balakovo AI Data Center has 50 MW of known IT capacity, located in Balakovo, Saratov Oblast, Russia. It ranks #280 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
- What is the status of Sberbank — Balakovo AI Data Center?
- Sberbank — Balakovo AI Data Center is currently under construction. No dated milestones have been published yet.
- Who operates Sberbank — Balakovo AI Data Center?
- Sberbank — Balakovo AI Data Center is operated by Sberbank (Sber). Structured intelligence reports are available for Sberbank (Sber) Operator Report and Russia Country Report.
- What energy source does Sberbank — Balakovo AI Data Center use?
- Sberbank — Balakovo AI Data Center is powered by unknown energy and is focused on unknown workloads. This is backed by 1 cited source.