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Equinix PA12x Paris xScale

PRJ-0411 · Site · 1-3 Rue Charles Michels, Argenteuil, Île-de-France, France

Record last updated Oct 28, 2026

Scope and capacity

Equinix is constructing PA12x in Argenteuil under the Equinix Hyperscale 2 legal identity, with government records showing a two-stage project through 2026. Equinix PA12x Paris xScale is located in 1-3 Rue Charles Michels, Argenteuil, IDF, FR and is a hyperscale data center in construction status.

Headline: 10 MW Planned / design

Numbers refer to their stated physical boundaries and are not added together. Source dates, claim dates and record updates have different meanings. Missing dates and locators are not inferred.

Claims and exhibit sources

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Facility code · PA12x / PA12

Actual · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38481 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

  2. Data center expansion timeline

    Equinix · Document date: Not stated · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2140 · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://www.equinix.com/data-centers/expansions

Legal project name · Equinix Hyperscale 2 (PA12)

Actual · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38482 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Building permit 09501821O0093 — Equinix Hyperscale 2

    Base des Permis / Sitadel · Document date: Nov 9, 2022 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2151

    Source URL

    https://basedespermis.fr/autorisation-pc-09501821o0093-2022-11-09

  2. Public inquiry — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12

    Prefecture du Val-d'Oise · Document date: Jan 13, 2022 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2152 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.val-doise.gouv.fr/Actions-de-l-Etat/Environnement-risques-et-nuisances/INSTALLATIONS-CLASSEES-POUR-LA-PROTECTION-DE-L-ENVIRONNEMENT-ICPE/ENQUETES-PUBLIQUES-2022/Societe-EQUINIX-HYPERSCALE-2-PA12-a-ARGENTEUIL

  3. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Government record address · 1-3 Rue Charles Michels, Argenteuil

Actual · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38483 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved with conflict · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Building permit 09501821O0093 — Equinix Hyperscale 2

    Base des Permis / Sitadel · Document date: Nov 9, 2022 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2151

    Source URL

    https://basedespermis.fr/autorisation-pc-09501821o0093-2022-11-09

  2. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Site area · 17,116 square meters

Reported rounded · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38484 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Building permit 09501821O0093 — Equinix Hyperscale 2

    Base des Permis / Sitadel · Document date: Nov 9, 2022 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2151

    Source URL

    https://basedespermis.fr/autorisation-pc-09501821o0093-2022-11-09

  2. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Created floor area · 16,496 square meters

Reported rounded · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38485 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Building permit 09501821O0093 — Equinix Hyperscale 2

    Base des Permis / Sitadel · Document date: Nov 9, 2022 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2151

    Source URL

    https://basedespermis.fr/autorisation-pc-09501821o0093-2022-11-09

Operating building footprint · 6,936 square meters

Reported rounded · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38486 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Development status · Under construction / in realization

Actual · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38487 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — PA16 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Apr 23, 2025 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2150 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.mrae.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2025-04-23-avis_projet_dc_pa_16_argenteuil_equinix_avis_delibere_.pdf

  2. Building permit 09501821O0093 — Equinix Hyperscale 2

    Base des Permis / Sitadel · Document date: Nov 9, 2022 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2151

    Source URL

    https://basedespermis.fr/autorisation-pc-09501821o0093-2022-11-09

Construction start declaration · 2022-12-05

Actual · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38488 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Building permit 09501821O0093 — Equinix Hyperscale 2

    Base des Permis / Sitadel · Document date: Nov 9, 2022 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2151

    Source URL

    https://basedespermis.fr/autorisation-pc-09501821o0093-2022-11-09

Completion declaration present · False

Actual · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38489 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Building permit 09501821O0093 — Equinix Hyperscale 2

    Base des Permis / Sitadel · Document date: Nov 9, 2022 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2151

    Source URL

    https://basedespermis.fr/autorisation-pc-09501821o0093-2022-11-09

Ready for service verified · False

Actual · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38492 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Building permit 09501821O0093 — Equinix Hyperscale 2

    Base des Permis / Sitadel · Document date: Nov 9, 2022 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2151

    Source URL

    https://basedespermis.fr/autorisation-pc-09501821o0093-2022-11-09

  2. Data center expansion timeline

    Equinix · Document date: Not stated · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2140 · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://www.equinix.com/data-centers/expansions

  3. Paris data centers

    Equinix · Document date: Not stated · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2148 · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://www.equinix.com/data-centers/europe-colocation/france-colocation/paris-data-centers

Backup generator count · 22 generators

Reported rounded · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38493 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — PA16 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Apr 23, 2025 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2150 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.mrae.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2025-04-23-avis_projet_dc_pa_16_argenteuil_equinix_avis_delibere_.pdf

  2. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Aggregate backup generation output · 232 MW electrical

Reported rounded · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38494 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

Headline treatment: Generation capacity; not IT capacity

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Fuel tank count · 9 tanks

Reported rounded · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38495 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Fuel storage volume · 810 cubic meters

Reported rounded · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38496 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Backup autonomy · 52 hours

Reported rounded · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38497 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Planned grid voltage · 225 kV

Reported rounded · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38498 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Planned grid circuit count · 2 underground circuits

Reported rounded · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38499 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Planned grid route length · 2.5 kilometers

Reported rounded · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38500 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Proposed heat recovery capacity · 10 MW thermal

Planned / design or future potential · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38501 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

Headline treatment: Selected headline

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Heat recovery delivered · False

Actual · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38502 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — PA16 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Apr 23, 2025 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2150 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.mrae.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2025-04-23-avis_projet_dc_pa_16_argenteuil_equinix_avis_delibere_.pdf

  2. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Rooftop pv panels · 130 panels

Reported rounded · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38503 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Rooftop pv capacity · 44 kW

Planned / design or future potential · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38504 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

Headline treatment: Separate claim, not added to the headline

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Jobs direct · 30 jobs

Reported rounded · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38505 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Jobs indirect · 50 jobs

Reported rounded · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38506 · Recorded claim type: Reported rounded · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

Operating IT capacity disclosed · False

Actual · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38507 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

  2. Equinix 2025 Form 10-K

    Equinix / U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Document date: Not stated · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-0355 · Regulatory record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1101239/000110123926000032/eqix-20251231.htm

  3. Data center expansion timeline

    Equinix · Document date: Not stated · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2140 · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://www.equinix.com/data-centers/expansions

Specific joint venture investor disclosed · False

Actual · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38509 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Equinix and GIC form xScale joint venture

    Equinix · Document date: Jul 1, 2019 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2155 · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://investor.equinix.com/sec-filings/all-sec-filings/content/0001300491-19-000006/tv530844_ex99-1.htm

  2. Equinix 2025 Form 10-K

    Equinix / U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Document date: Not stated · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-0355 · Regulatory record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1101239/000110123926000032/eqix-20251231.htm

Tenant disclosed · False

Actual · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38510 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — Equinix Hyperscale 2 PA12 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Nov 18, 2021 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2149 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.drieat.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2021-11-18_avis_data_center_argenteuil_delibere.pdf

  2. Equinix 2025 Form 10-K

    Equinix / U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Document date: Not stated · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-0355 · Regulatory record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1101239/000110123926000032/eqix-20251231.htm

  3. Data center expansion timeline

    Equinix · Document date: Not stated · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2140 · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://www.equinix.com/data-centers/expansions

Adjacent pa16 same facility · False

Actual · Equinix PA12x Paris xScale (Project)

Claim 38511 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Environmental authority opinion — PA16 in Argenteuil

    MRAe Ile-de-France · Document date: Apr 23, 2025 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2150 · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.mrae.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2025-04-23-avis_projet_dc_pa_16_argenteuil_equinix_avis_delibere_.pdf

Counterparties and capital

City of Argenteuil · Government authority · CMP-1016

Equinix, Inc. · Developer · CMP-0222

MRAe Ile-de-France · Government authority · CMP-1014

Prefecture du Val-d'Oise · Government authority · CMP-1015

RTE · Utility provider · CMP-0130

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