US-based Ecology Mir Group is exploring the possibility of building a data center in Okdaryo district, Samarkand region. The project is called Silk Grid.
Samarkand Region Governor Adiz Boboyev met with company representatives to discuss the project. Following the meeting, the regional administration and Ecology Mir Group signed a memorandum of understanding on the implementation of Silk Grid.
The next stage involves assessing the conditions required for the project, including electricity and water supply, telecommunications infrastructure, and information security requirements. The parties also discussed preparing a preliminary feasibility study, determining the investment amount and financing sources, and allocating land for the project.
The parties agreed to appoint representatives responsible for advancing the project and develop a roadmap for cooperation with relevant organizations.
The planned investment amount, construction start date, and expected commissioning date have not yet been disclosed. The memorandum represents an initial agreement between the parties and does not mean that construction has begun.
