Móra la Nova Gigafactory Key for European Digital Sovereignty

The project in Ribera d'Ebre is considered vital to strengthen data defense and technological security for the European Union amidst geopolitical tensions.

Generic image of a data center with servers and blinking lights.
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Generic image of a data center with servers and blinking lights.

Móra la Nova's bid to host one of Europe's first artificial intelligence gigafactories could play a crucial role in the defense of the European Union, extending beyond local economic development.

This strategic macro-project, planned for Ribera d'Ebre, would not only boost the technological and economic fabric of the province but also be fundamental for the continent's security. The ability to manage, control, and protect data has become a growing asset, closely linked to protection and digital sovereignty, a key concept for security experts.

"Achieving the gigafactory here would be decisive, because it would provide enormous strategic value to guarantee data defense, strengthen digital sovereignty, and ensure artificial intelligence services at a European scale."

the manager of the TIC Catalunya Sud Cluster
A country's security is no longer measured solely by military power but also by its capacity to protect information. This trend seeks autonomous systems to avoid dependence on third parties, especially in a changing geopolitical context. Technological empowerment thus becomes more important than ever to prevent vulnerabilities.
In addition to Móra la Nova, the Generalitat has identified five potential data center projects in the province of Tarragona. Both the Camp de Tarragona and the Terres de l'Ebre are emerging as territorial hubs to attract and install these infrastructures, considered key for economic growth and technological sovereignty. Baix Camp leads with two initiatives, followed by Conca de Barberà with one, and Ribera d'Ebre and Montsià with one each, confirming the region's strength in this strategic sector.