Equinix Opens US$290 Million AI-Ready Data Centre in Singapore

Equinix's new SG6 data centre in Singapore increases its infrastructure for high-density AI deployments and other data-intensive tasks. The facility's design incorporates liquid-cooling capabilities, which are suited for accommodating the power-intensive GPU infrastructure prevalent in AI operations. With an initial investment of approximately US$290 million, SG6 commences with 8MW of capacity across about 1,550 cabinets and is expected to reach up to 20MW at full build-out. Its establishment under Singapore’s Data Centre Call for Application (DC-CFA) framework indicates its role within the government's allocated data centre capacity.

The facility integrates several reported sustainability measures, targeting a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.20. PUE quantifies a data centre’s total energy consumption against the energy used by its IT equipment; a value closer to 1.0 signifies greater energy efficiency. Equinix also aims for Green Mark Platinum certification for SG6, Singapore’s highest green building rating. Reported features include rooftop and facade solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and lower-embodied-carbon construction materials, consistent with Equinix’s existing Singapore data centres that have maintained 100% renewable energy coverage since 2020.

Looking forward, Equinix plans to establish a Co-Innovation Facility at SG6 in 2027, in partnership with the National University of Singapore. This facility is intended for testing new technologies to enhance data centre energy efficiency. These include advanced liquid cooling systems, battery energy storage systems, and cognitive digital twins, which are designed to simulate and optimize the operations of physical systems, indicating a commitment to ongoing energy innovation beyond the current build.