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Operational. Google operates a data centre campus developed at the former Summa paper mill. Its operator timeline separates the 2011 initial opening from later expansions, including a seventh data centre announced in 2024.

Microsoft reports site preparation began in September 2024. Its November 2025 update describes continuing construction traffic and earthworks; operation is not established.

April 2026: Microsoft confirms façade and interior work on the first building and foundations for the second. The site is at Sundsbergin yritystie 19, Masala.

May 2026: Microsoft confirms continuing work at Espoo and the beginning of its second building. Its community event lists the construction site at Hepokuja 2.

Microsoft announced a preliminary 190-hectare land agreement on June 5, 2026. July site preparation began, but the August 12 update says building-permit applications remain underway. Main building construction is unverified.

Google’s September 2026 update confirms preliminary infrastructure and site-preparation work. Main data-centre construction has not been confirmed; no opening date is established.

Google’s September 2026 update describes zoning and preliminary infrastructure for a proposed campus. Main building construction and opening are not established.

Google announced at least €13 billion for data centres in Hamina, Kajaani, Muhos and Vaala in 2027 and 2028, its largest single investment in Europe, with a 22-year nuclear power deal to extend the Loviisa plant.

Finns elect the 200 members of the Eduskunta on 18 April 2027, the first parliamentary election since Finland joined NATO in 2023.