Thurrock Data Centre & Ecology Park
Creating a secure, digital future
Strengthening UK digital resilience
The rapid growth of cloud computing, AI and always-on digital services is creating unprecedented reliance on large, secure data centres and robust digital infrastructure. To support this demand, infrastructure must be secure, reliable and resilient in the face of increasing pressure.
Data centres are at the heart of this challenge. They provide the capacity, security and stability needed to keep critical digital services running. They must be designed to withstand disruption, scale efficiently and ensure continuous service for businesses, public services and communities.
Meeting this challenge requires strategic investment in the right data centre infrastructure, in the right locations, supported by long-term thinking and a clear focus on national digital resilience.
Critical National Infrastructure
Data centres are designated as Critical National Infrastructure by the UK Government, reflecting their role in underpinning the digital economy, AI development, financial systems and economic growth. Their importance to society is now recognised in the same way as other essential sectors such as energy and transport.
Energy security, digital resilience, and ecological benefits
Situated in the South East of England, Thurrock is a strategically important location for nationally significant infrastructure. With strong connectivity and proximity to demand, it offers a rare opportunity to combine digital infrastructure, energy system resilience and environmental enhancement on a single site.
By taking a holistic approach from the outset, Thurrock Data Centre and Ecology Park can support the UK’s energy security, strengthen digital resilience, and deliver meaningful ecological benefits, rather than treating these needs in isolation.
Grid-scale energy storage and generation technologies
We build, own and operate energy storage and flexible generation projects across the UK, ensuring access to clean, secure and affordable electricity whatever the weather.
These assets will help the UK build more renewable energy, more quickly, by providing the flexible capacity needed to balance the future grid. In turn, this technology will lower carbon emissions and deliver best value for energy users.