As demand for AI and cloud infrastructure continues to accelerate, securing reliable and sustainable energy has become a strategic priority for data center operators. NTT DATA has announced a global partnership with ENGIE to strengthen renewable energy procurement and support the long-term expansion of its AI-powered data center infrastructure.
The collaboration combines ENGIE's renewable energy expertise with NTT DATA's global digital infrastructure capabilities to improve energy resilience, reduce carbon emissions, and support the company's net-zero ambitions.
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NTT DATA and ENGIE have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the sustainable growth of NTT DATA's global data center operations. The agreement focuses on long-term renewable energy procurement, power supply, and integrated energy solutions to meet the increasing energy demands of AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure.
Rather than operating through a conventional supplier relationship, the companies have established a long-term framework designed to secure competitive low-carbon energy across key international markets.
As AI adoption accelerates, data center operators face increasing pressure to secure reliable, scalable, and environmentally sustainable energy sources. Through this collaboration, ENGIE will help NTT DATA address these challenges by providing renewable energy solutions that support continued infrastructure expansion while advancing decarbonization goals.
The multinational agreement already includes working arrangements across the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany, supporting NTT DATA's broader global data center growth strategy.
In the UK, the companies have signed a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) that will supply renewable electricity to NTT DATA's data centers through September 2030 using an RE100-compatible 24 MW wind farm located in South Wales.
"AI is transforming every industry, and long-term success depends on ensuring that AI is sustainable," said David Costa, Chief Sustainability Officer at NTT DATA, Inc. "Sustainability is both a competitive differentiator and a value creator. This partnership with ENGIE reflects our belief that energy transition and AI transformation must advance together, enabling us to innovate and scale responsibly while delivering long-term value for our clients and society.”
The partnership is intended to provide the long-term energy foundation required to support the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure without compromising sustainability objectives.
“This partnership gives us the energy foundation we need to keep pace with accelerating AI demand without compromising on our sustainability commitments,” said Doug Adams, CEO of NTT Global Data Centers. “Securing long-term access to renewable power at scale is one of the defining challenges for our industry right now, and working with a partner like ENGIE lets us continue our growth with confidence — for our clients, for our company and for the environment.”
ENGIE also emphasized the strategic importance of the collaboration in supporting the growing energy demands created by AI and digital transformation.
“Our partnership with NTT DATA is an exciting synergy between our industries, with both parties working to address the energy requirements of the data and AI revolution with renewable and sustainable solutions,” said Nicolas Lefèvre-Marton, Group Vice President Data Center Acceleration & Strategy Partnerships, ENGIE.
Miya Paolucci, CEO of ENGIE UK, added: “This CPPA is the result of a deep understanding of NTT DATA’s needs, demonstrating how a collaborative approach can deliver innovative solutions and sustainable infrastructure to support long-term growth and decarbonization ambitions.”
The collaboration highlights the increasing role of renewable energy in supporting enterprise AI and cloud infrastructure. By securing long-term access to clean energy across multiple regions, NTT DATA aims to expand its global data center footprint while improving operational resilience and reducing environmental impact.
As AI workloads continue to drive higher power consumption across the digital economy, strategic partnerships between technology providers and renewable energy companies are expected to play an increasingly important role in enabling sustainable infrastructure growth.
ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition, whose purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. With more than 90,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain, from production to infrastructures and sales. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production, flexibility assets (notably batteries), gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks, local energy infrastructures (heating and cooling networks) and the supply of energy to individuals, local authorities and businesses. Every year, ENGIE invests on average €12 billion per year to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net-zero carbon goal by 2045. Turnover in 2025: €71.9 billion.
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
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