NVIDIA reports Firebird’s Kazakhstan GPU expansion targets Q3 2027 launch

NVIDIA reports that Firebird has secured a U.S. export license for 45,000 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell GPUs for Kazakhstan, with its first phase under construction alongside Kazakhtelecom and targeting commercial launch in Q3 2027. An export license is not confirmation of delivered or operating GPUs. Source

NVIDIA describes approximately 500 megawatts as potential total capacity dependent on a planned second phase, rather than existing capacity. NVIDIA also says Firebird plans a local lab offering funding, compute access and research partnerships—potentially connecting infrastructure expansion to startup and research development. Source

NVIDIA’s account leaves actual GPU deliveries, final commissioning dates, customer access terms and realized utilization unverified. The launch target and second-phase capacity remain forward-looking vendor claims, not independent confirmation of operational availability. Source