The Google Eemshaven, Netherlands Data Center, situated at Eemshaven, 9909 TA Eemshaven, Netherlands, serves as a key operational hub. While specific details regarding its gross building size and colocation space are currently unavailable, along with power information, it is noteworthy that three additional data center locations are identified within a 50-mile radius. This facility boasts a comprehensive suite of certifications, underscoring its commitment to operational excellence and security standards. These certifications include PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 90001, SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3, collectively demonstrating adherence to rigorous industry benchmarks for data security, business continuity, and quality management.
Due to the rapid expansion of internet services such as Google Search, Gmail, and YouTube, Google established a new data center in Eemshaven, Netherlands, in 2016 with an initial investment of €600 million. This was followed by a €500 million expansion in 2018. In June 2019, further expansion in Eemshaven was announced, along with plans for an additional site in Middenmeer, located approximately 108 km to the south. These investments bring Google’s total data center investment in the Netherlands to €2.5 billion. The Eemshaven data center alone provides over 470 jobs, encompassing a diverse range of full-time and external supplier roles, including IT specialists, engineers, security guards, catering staff, and facility managers. In line with its commitment to renewable energy, Google has secured agreements with wind farms in Delfzijl and Zeeland (Krammer and Bouwdokken), as well as a solar energy park in Delfzijl Sunport, to power its data center operations in the Netherlands with clean energy.
