Datum Farnborough Data Centre
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Source: OpenStreetMap
Datum Farnborough Data Centre is a mapped data center in Hampshire, United Kingdom, operated by Datum. DataCentersExposed has documented 1 environmental-permit record at this site. It runs on United Kingdom's grid, which was 36% fossil-fuelled at 217 gCO₂e/kWh in 2025 (Ember).
Reporting by Eric Keller · Updated Jun 14, 2026
Overview
source: linkDatum Farnborough Data Centre is a mapped data center in the United Kingdom, operated by Datum. Available records identify it only as a Datum data center, with no ultimate parent, capacity, or footprint figures disclosed. Further details on ownership and operations are not listed in the available record.
Operator chain
The grid behind this site
source: Ember · EurostatNational grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: United Kingdom data centers.
In the news
source: Google News (local + English)- MP tours Datum's FRN2 data centre build in Farnborough ahead of 2027 openingData Centre Solutions· Oct 13, 2026
- Datum Datacentres shortlisted for Tech Company of the Year at Hampshire Business AwardsData Centre Solutions· Oct 13, 2026
- Surveying Professional Body Visits Datum’s Manchester Campus to Strengthen Ties with Digital Infrastructure SectorTECHNOLOGY RESELLER· Oct 1, 2026
- Major data centre development gathers pace in HampshireBasingstoke Gazette· Sep 27, 2026
- Crane overturn in UKVertikal.net· Aug 5, 2026
- Dozens of students get a glimpse behind the scenes of the digital worldBasingstoke Gazette· Aug 2, 2026
Environmental permits
source: Permit register- ARK DATA CENTRES LIMITEDEPR/VP3235DJEPR permit · holder "ARK DATA CENTRES LIMITED" · Hart · Combustion; Any Fuel =>50MW - 1.1 A(1) a) · within ~2 km of the mapped site