AI Data Centers are sprawling across the city
Overview of announced project sites in Visakhapatnam
Projects Information
The Massive Scale of these Hyperscale Data Centers are a huge concern
| Developer | Location | Status | Capacity | Land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google - Adani | Tarluvada | Under Construction | 1 GW | 266.6 acres |
| Google - Adani | Rambilli | Under Construction | 1 GW | 174.8 acres |
| Google - Adani | Adavivaram-Mudasarlova | Under Construction | 512 MW | 165.40 acres |
| Reliance | Bhogapuram | Proposed | 1.5 GW | 854.97 acres |
| CtrlS | Rambilli | Land Alloted | 100 MW | 49.93 acres |
| Sify - Meta | Paradesipalem | Land Alloted | 550 MW | 50 acres |
| Adani | Madhurawada | Land Alloted | 200 MW | 130 acres |
| Adani | Kapuluppada | Cancelled | 100 MW | 60.29 acres |
| Sify - Meta | Madhurawada | Land Alloted | 50 MW | 3.6 acres |
| Shreetech Data Limited (CLS) | Madhurawada | Land Alloted | - | 1.3 acres |
| ReNew | Makavarapalem | Land Alloted | 1 GW | 433.30 acres |
| RMZ & Colt | Jagannadhapuram | Land Alloted | 486 MW | 200 acres |
| AM Intelligence Labs | Bheemili | Land Alloted | 512 MW | 6.82 |
| TCS - OpenAI | Rambilli | Land Alloted | 1 GW | 200 acres |
| Total | 8.0 GW | 2,597.01 acres | ||
* Capacity, land allocation and project status are based on publicly available announcements and company disclosures. See Resources section for more information about each project.
8.7 GW
Electricity Demand
≈ 1× Andhra Pradesh's Power Consumption
If fully built, the proposed AI data centers capacity could consume as much as the entire electricity currently used by the state of Andhra Pradesh
200 MLD
Water Requirement
≈ 50% of Vizag's Daily Water Supply
Vizag is already severely water stressed and cooling these data centers could take up almost half of CIty's supply based on estimates
2,150
Acres of Land
≈ 580+ Cricket Grounds
The proposed land allocation is roughly equivalent to more than 580 cricket grounds, and is present in eco-sensitive regions
Sources: 8.7 GW proposed capacity from Andhra Pradesh government announcements and project MoUs. Water demand (200 MLD) calculated using industry estimates for hyperscale AI data centres, at 1L per 1KWh. Land requirement (2,150 acres) from announced project allocations. Comparisons use Andhra Pradesh electricity demand, GVMC water supply figures, and a standard cricket ground area of 3.7 acres.
Our Concerns
AI data center projects of this scale raise important questions that deserve transparent public discussion and independent scientific assessment.
Water Security
Large AI facilities require substantial fresh water for cooling. We seek clarity on long-term water sources and potential impacts on households, agriculture and industry.
Learn MoreEnergy Demand
A 6.5 GW power requirement could require major investments in generation and transmission infrastructure, with broader implications for the regional grid.
Learn MoreEnvironment
Data center sites are in close proximity to forests, wildlife santuaries, coastal ecosystems, and residential areas. There are concerns of heating affect and noise pollution.
Learn MoreClimate Impact
Hyperscale AI facilities can significantly increase regional greenhouse gas emissions through backup Diesel Generator sets, solid waste, etc.
Learn MoreLand Use
Thousands of acres have been proposed for industrial development both for data centers and energy infrastructure that power these data centers.
Learn MoreTransparency
Water assessments and power planning documents should be publicly available for independent review.
Learn MoreLatest Resources
Government documents, news reports, research papers, and media coverage.
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