Equinix opens SG6 data centre in Singapore for AI demand
Mon, 9th Nov 2026 (Today)
Equinix has opened its SG6 data centre in Singapore, its sixth facility in the city-state.
The new International Business Exchange facility is aimed at AI, high-density computing and other data-intensive workloads. It adds 8 MW of capacity in its first phase and about 1,550 cabinets, with total IT capacity expected to reach 20 MW when fully built out.
Equinix has invested about USD $290 million in the project. SG6 is also among the first data centres developed under Singapore's Data Centre Call for Application framework.
Singapore has become a closely watched market for data centre operators as limits on land and energy use, along with tighter sustainability standards, coincide with rising demand for cloud and AI infrastructure. The new facility is intended to serve businesses operating across Asia-Pacific from one of the region's most connected hubs.
SG6 includes liquid-cooling arrangements and other cooling systems designed to support power-intensive graphics processing unit infrastructure. It also combines private interconnection with access to Equinix's wider network of customers and partners.
Sustainability focus
The site is designed for a Power Usage Effectiveness rating of 1.20 and is targeting Green Mark Platinum certification. It also includes rooftop and facade solar photovoltaic systems, rainwater harvesting, and construction materials intended to lower embodied carbon.
Equinix said its Singapore data centres have maintained 100% renewable energy coverage since 2020. SG6 also forms part of the group's broader targets of reaching net zero emissions by 2040 and full renewable energy coverage across its retail IBX estate by 2030.
Singapore is now one of Equinix's densest interconnection hubs in Asia-Pacific. The company entered the market in 2002 and has expanded from one site to six, linking customers in sectors including cloud, information technology, financial services, communications, media, and technology.
Its facilities in the city-state also provide access to global markets through more than 17 subsea cable systems, underlining Singapore's role as a regional gateway for digital traffic and business connectivity.
"Singapore sits at the intersection of global commerce, digital technology and sustainable development," said Adaire Fox-Martin, Chief Executive Officer and President of Equinix. "Equinix has been investing in Singapore for nearly 25 years, and our new facility will further expand our presence as the neutral exchange where enterprises connect to the clouds, networks and partners they need to innovate and grow. Singapore is one of our most important markets globally, and our continued investment here is a testament to the central role it plays in the digital economy."
Regional demand for data centre capacity has been rising as businesses increase spending on AI systems, cloud services and digital operations. Operators across Asia-Pacific have been adding capacity while facing pressure from governments and customers to improve efficiency and limit environmental impact.
Equinix said Singapore remains a strategic market because of its concentration of enterprises, network providers and international links. The company is also planning a Co-Innovation Facility at SG6 with the National University of Singapore, focused on data centre sustainability and energy efficiency research, including liquid cooling, cognitive digital twins and battery energy storage systems.
"Asia-Pacific is at the forefront of digital transformation, with AI adoption, cloud expansion and data-intensive workloads driving unprecedented demand for high-performance digital infrastructure," said Cyrus Adaggra, President, Asia-Pacific, Equinix. "Singapore remains a strategic gateway for businesses serving the region, connecting key markets, talent and innovation ecosystems. SG6 strengthens our ability to support customers as they scale across Asia-Pacific, providing the resilient, interconnected and sustainable infrastructure they need to accelerate innovation and capture new growth opportunities."