Mumbai, January 28, 2025 – Larsen & Toubro (L&T) (BSE: 500510, NSE: LT) has been awarded a significant contract to construct Uzbekistan's first AI-enabled and sustainable 10-megawatt data center in Tashkent. The project will significantly advance data infrastructure and digital transformation in Central Asia.
Project Highlights
- Capacity: 10 MW AI-enabled data center.
- Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
- Scope of Work: Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC).
- Technology:
- Advanced AI-powered applications to enhance efficiency.
- Sustainability-focused design to reduce environmental impact.
- State-of-the-art security measures to protect sensitive data.
Strategic Significance
The data center will support Uzbekistan's digital economy, enabling the country to scale AI applications and cloud services. It is expected to set a benchmark for green data centers in the region.M.V. Satish, Member of the Executive Committee & Advisor to the CMD, L&T, stated:
"It is a matter of great pride that L&T's Buildings & Factories vertical is executing this AI-enabled and sustainable data center in Tashkent. This project underscores L&T's global expertise in delivering complex and cutting-edge infrastructure solutions."
Project Value & Classification
According to L&T's project classification, a "Significant" contract ranges between ₹1,000 crore to ₹2,500 crore. The exact financial details were not disclosed.Company Profile
Larsen & Toubro is a $27 billion multinational specializing in EPC projects, high-tech manufacturing, and services. It has a strong reputation for executing large-scale, high-tech infrastructure projects worldwide.With this latest contract, L&T reinforces its global leadership in smart infrastructure and AI-driven digital transformation.
