Google plans to expand its cloud and data centers in Kayani and Mohawk. The company spent over 27 million euros to purchase land in Finland.

Google is planning a major investment in Finland.

The State Council announced today (Thursday) that it approved Mets ä hallitus' sale of land in Mujoz and Kayani.

The land will be sold to technology company Google, which plans to expand its cloud and data center infrastructure in Finland.

It is reported that the total value of the transaction exceeds 27 million euros, and the total area of the region is approximately 1400 hectares.

-The press release stated that the area for sale belongs to Mets ä hallitus' property used for its business, mainly for forestry.

On Thursday afternoon, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Sari Essayah and Prime Minister Petteri Orpo held a press conference in parliament regarding the matter.

-The scale of land transactions between Mets ä hallitus and Google has historical significance. Orpo stated during the event that the agreement clearly conveys the message that Finland is an attractive and safe investment country.

”I am very happy“

The government evaluates the potential expansion's impact on employment as a 'significant direct and indirect impact'. The government stated that the increase in economic activity is expected to have a positive impact on other local services and the real estate market.

Prime Minister Orbo stated in a press release that he is "very pleased" with Google's announcement.

-This transaction lays the foundation for potential future investments and conveys a clear message that Finland is an excellent and safe investment country.

According to the State Council, land transactions of this scale are rare in Finland.

-The professional knowledge accumulated by Mets ä hallitus as a responsible user and manager of state-owned land is crucial, as this real estate transaction is of great importance from the perspective of national and regional economies Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah said.

Need planning

Since 2011, Google has established data centers in Finland.

-During the construction phase, the data center directly and indirectly created thousands of job opportunities. The government announcement stated that Google's data center in Hamina currently has approximately 400 full-time employees.

The use of Kayani and Muhosi land areas for planning purposes requires zoning.

-Google will determine the future use of land based on boundary conditions defined by zoning and licensing processes. Mets ä hallitus will not participate in project development or planned business or production in the area for sale. Mets ä hallitus has requested the Ministry of Environment, the Finnish Museum Authority, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of the Interior to provide the declarations required by the Transfer Act. The statement stated that there are no obstacles to the transfer.