Envision announces “Mission Gobi” during VivaTech 2026, presenting it as a global initiative to support the rapid expansion of AI while addressing strain on electrical networks. The company says the program aims to reach 5 gigawatts (GW) of AI data center capacity (AIDC) in desert regions by 2030. Envision frames the initiative as a path to deliver AI infrastructure in a way it describes as cleaner and scalable, suggesting that locating large computing loads in desert environments can help manage resource and grid pressures linked to growing AI demand. The announcement is delivered through PR Newswire in both French and Spanish versions, with consistent details on timing and targets: the initiative is unveiled at the June 18, 2026 VivaTech event in Paris and sets the 2030 goal of 5 GW in desert areas. The sources do not provide additional technical specifics, such as the project locations, timeline milestones before 2030, or partnerships and funding structures, beyond the stated capacity objective.