Orange and infrastructure investor Morrison have announced plans to establish a joint venture in France to significantly expand data centre capacity as demand for artificial intelligence and cloud services continues to grow.
The proposed 50-50 partnership aims to develop 400 megawatts of data centre capacity, nearly 10 times Orange’s current capacity. The expansion will be backed by a €3 billion investment programme that combines Orange’s existing assets, Morrison’s equity funding, and debt financing.
As part of the agreement, Orange will contribute 5 data centres in France to the new venture, while Morrison will provide the equity investment needed to accelerate the platform’s growth and future expansion.
The companies expect to sign the transaction by the end of 2026, with completion targeted for the 1st quarter of 2027, subject to receiving the necessary regulatory approvals.
The partnership reflects the increasing need for large-scale digital infrastructure as businesses invest in AI technologies and cloud computing capabilities across Europe.
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