Reliance, Meta to develop 168 MW AI data centre powered by renewable energy in Jamnagar

Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has announced its partnership with technology company Meta Platforms to develop a 168 MW AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The facility will be powered by renewable energy and cooled using desalinated seawater.

The data centre, which will be developed by RIL and leased by Meta, will serve Meta’s global infrastructure, supporting its core business and AI compute needs.

The project is expected to be completed within two years, with scope for future expansion. It marks Meta’s first built-to-suit data centre capacity in India and further strengthens the long-standing strategic partnership between the two companies across connectivity, commerce, and AI innovation.

Under the agreement, RIL will provide comprehensive end-to-end services spanning the entire lifecycle of the data centre—from design and construction to the ongoing management of utilities, renewable power supply, network connectivity, and fully managed operational services.

The strategic location in Gujarat offers significant advantages for large-scale data centre operations, including delivery capability, renewable energy, water availability, proximity to India’s western submarine cable landing stations and Jio’s extensive fibre network.

Mukesh D. Ambani, chairman and managing director, Reliance Industries Ltd, said, “Building India’s first built-to-suit data centre for a global technology leader of Meta’s scale demonstrates India’s readiness to be at the forefront of the global AI revolution. At Reliance, we are committed to building world-class digital infrastructure that will power the next generation of AI innovation – not just for India, but for the world. Jamnagar will become a landmark destination for hyperscale AI computing, and we are proud to partner with Meta to make this vision a reality.”

Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO, Meta, said, “We’re proud to be working with Reliance to build our first AI-enabled data center in India. This world-class facility in Jamnagar will help us scale our AI infrastructure globally while deepening our long-term investment in India’s economy.”

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is India’s largest private sector company, with a consolidated revenue of INR 11,75,919 crore ($124.0 billion), cash profit of INR 1,71,258 crore ($18.1 billion) and net profit of INR 95,754 crore ($10.1 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2026. Its business spans hydrocarbon exploration and production, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals, advanced materials and composites, renewables (solar and hydrogen), retail, digital services and media and entertainment.