Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for a Sustainable Future: Jacobs Advances

DataVolt is building a net-zero AI campus in NEOM’s Oxagon—powered by renewables and designed for scale. With Jacobs’ technical and environmental support, the campus aims to set a new standard for clean, AI-ready infrastructure.

DataVolt is developing a new artificial intelligence (AI) factory campus in Oxagon, NEOM’s advanced industrial city. The project is part of a broader agreement between NEOM and DataVolt, backed by an initial investment of $5 billion, to deliver a fully sustainable, net-zero data center ecosystem.

Jacobs has been appointed to provide technical and environmental advisory services to help shape foundational delivery and support alignment with the project’s sustainability goals.

Powering clean, scalable AI infrastructure

The campus will run entirely on renewable energy, using advanced cooling systems and energy-efficient architecture to reduce its environmental footprint. Designed to operate at net zero, the facility will help meet rising global demand for AI data processing while minimizing carbon emissions.

Jacobs is supporting early-stage delivery to ensure the right foundations are in place from the start—enabling infrastructure that is future-ready, sustainable and resilient.

Advancing the Kingdom’s digital vision

The Oxagon campus contributes to Saudi Arabia’s broader objective to become a regional leader in digital infrastructure and AI innovation. The development supports the Kingdom’s vision for a sustainable, data-driven economy and aligns with Vision 2030, the national transformation strategy.

Oxagon’s strategic location—offering sub-sea connectivity, renewable energy and green hydrogen—makes it an ideal base for scalable, clean computing capacity.

Laying the groundwork for sustainable outcomes

Jacobs is providing advisory support on environmental and technical requirements to ensure early-stage decisions support long-term outcomes. Our involvement reflects Jacobs’ ongoing contributions to giga projects across the region—bringing deep expertise where it matters most: upfront.

“This project reflects what’s possible when innovation and sustainability come together at scale,” said John Service, Jacobs Vice President, NEOM Portfolio Manager. “We’re proud to support DataVolt in delivering a campus that advances the Kingdom’s ambition to lead in clean, AI-powered digital infrastructure.”

“This agreement with NEOM and Oxagon underscores our unwavering commitment to support the Kingdom’s vision of becoming a regional digital and AI hub,” said Rajit Nanda, CEO of DataVolt. “The Kingdom’s strategic location, coupled with its abundant green energy resources, aligns perfectly with DataVolt’s mission in providing state-of-the-art sustainable data centers.”

The DataVolt AI campus represents a milestone in delivering sustainable, AI-ready infrastructure in the Kingdom. It highlights the value of early collaboration and integrated planning in enabling long-term performance, environmental alignment and national transformation.