Equinix Opens $290M SG6 Data Center in Singapore to Expand AI and Cloud Infrastructure

According to the company's November 6 announcement, Equinix has invested $290 million in the initial phase of the SG6 data center. The first phase provides approximately 1,550 cabinets, while the facility is designed to support up to 20 megawatts (MW) of IT load when fully developed.

SG6 Supports High-Density AI and Cloud Workloads

The SG6 facility is designed to support high-performance computing requirements, including AI training and inference workloads. It includes direct liquid cooling technology to manage heat generated by high-density computing infrastructure.

Equinix is targeting a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) rating of 1.20 for the facility. SG6 has also received Green Mark Platinum certification from Singapore's Building and Construction Authority (BCA).

Focus on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Equinix has incorporated several sustainability measures into the SG6 facility, including solar panels, NEWater and rainwater harvesting systems.

The company has also secured renewable energy through a solar power purchase agreement in Singapore announced in August 2026. The agreement is expected to begin supplying electricity in 2027.

Collaboration with National University of Singapore

Equinix is collaborating with the National University of Singapore (NUS) to develop an energy solutions hub focused on improving data center efficiency.

The initiative will explore technologies related to energy efficiency, thermal management and sustainable infrastructure. Equinix also plans to establish a co-innovation facility at SG6, which is expected to begin operations in 2027.

Expanding Equinix's Presence in Singapore

SG6 is the first Equinix data center developed under Singapore's Data Centre Call for Application framework. The framework evaluates new data center projects based on factors such as resource efficiency and economic value.

The new facility connects with Equinix's existing data center network in Singapore and its digital services platform. This allows businesses to connect their infrastructure across cloud providers, networks and enterprise systems.

With the opening of SG6, Equinix now operates six data centers in Singapore and more than 270 facilities globally.

The development comes as Singapore gradually expands its data center capacity following earlier restrictions introduced to address energy and land constraints.

About Equinix

Equinix is a US-based digital infrastructure company that operates data centers and provides interconnection services to businesses worldwide. Its platform enables enterprises, cloud providers and network operators to connect their digital infrastructure, applications and services. Equinix operates more than 270 data centers globally, supporting cloud computing, AI, networking and enterprise digital transformation.

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