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· Finland · Environmental assessment / Public consultation
Tuike Finland has submitted an environmental impact assessment programme for its Vaala data-center project. The programme is open for consultation until 2 November 2026 and describes up to four server buildings around five kilometres northwest of Vaala.
Google announced €13 billion of investment in Finland over the following two years, covering infrastructure, energy and partnerships, and identified Hamina, Kajaani, Muhos and Vaala as local communities involved.