Chindata and HEC Group Expand AI Compute Projects in Shaoguan and Ulanqab
Chindata Group and HEC Group have announced two major partnerships to develop advanced AI compute projects in Shaoguan and Ulanqab. These initiatives aim to integrate industrial production, high-density computing infrastructure, and renewable energy into multi‑gigawatt clusters tailored for the AI era.
Shaoguan, Guangdong Province
The partnership with the local government involves developing a gigawatt‑level, zero‑carbon compute campus. The first phase will be built on a 132,000 m² site, providing 150 MW of IT capacity, with plans to expand to multi‑gigawatt scale. The project also includes expanding regional grid capacity, enhancing renewable power access, and establishing an electronic materials production base.
Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia
Chindata and HEC are establishing China’s first gigawatt‑scale, vertically integrated demonstration zone powered by dedicated green electricity. This project combines renewable generation, grid infrastructure, AI compute capacity, and energy storage into a coordinated ecosystem.
Leadership Perspectives
Chindata CEO Wu Huapeng highlighted the convergence of clean energy and high‑performance computing, emphasizing the potential for sustainable, high‑density digital infrastructure. HEC Group Chairman Zhang Yushuai emphasized the company’s core capabilities in electronic materials and liquid‑cooling technologies, and the potential for building end‑to‑end AI‑industry ecosystems.
Government Support
Local governments in both Shaoguan and Ulanqab have expressed strong support for these initiatives, aligning with regional priorities in emerging industries, renewable energy deployment, and digital transformation.
Strategic Impact
These partnerships mark a significant step in advancing high‑capacity, energy‑efficient computing infrastructure. By combining hyperscale data center development, renewable energy systems, and industrial materials manufacturing, Chindata and HEC aim to create replicable models for integrated, low‑carbon growth and effective industrial‑compute collaboration across multiple regions.
