Emissions permit application (BImSchG)

Microsoft Deutschland MCIO GmbH data centre in Bergheim, Germany

Latest document dated 19 May 2026, from Bezirksregierung Köln. Official document

Location of the project in Europe. Grey dots: other projects in the index.

backup generators: 36
MW of generator thermal input: 300

The backup fleet in the filing

Each block is one generator set: 36 in all.

Timeline

Public documents for this project, and what our daily checks found.

19 May 2026
Emissions permit application (BImSchG)
Bezirksregierung Köln. Official document
9 Nov 2026
Official document online at our check
Checked every day since 9 Nov 2026.
Licence Display windows, objection deadlines and every amendment, with page references

The record

Standby Atlas recordDE-NW-BERGHEIM-MICROSOFT-NRW01

Location: Bergheim (Paffendorf), Germany
Operator or project company: Microsoft Deutschland MCIO GmbH
Stage: Emissions permit application (BImSchG)
Filing date: 19 May 2026
IT load: Not stated in the filing
Grid connection: Not stated in the filing
Backup generators: 36
Generator thermal input: 300 MW
Engine makes named: Not named in the filing

Source: Bezirksregierung Köln. Checked on 9 November 2026.

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What the licences add for this project

Exact engine models, abatement, fuel storage and permitted hours in the Backup Fleet licence; the dated history of every filing; grid and on-site power; and, from February 2027, ownership graded by evidence. Or order this project as a dossier for €490.