Equinix has opened SG6, its sixth International Business Exchange data centre in Singapore, with an initial investment of US$290 million, the company announced on 6 November.
The facility will offer about 1,550 cabinets in its first phase and up to 20MW of IT capacity at full build-out, according to the release published by the Economic Development Board (EDB). Fintech News Singapore reported that the first phase provides 8MW of capacity.
SG6 is the first Equinix facility built under Singapore’s Data Centre – Call for Application process. Equinix was named in August 2026 as one of four operators awarded capacity under the second round of the scheme, the release said.
The data centre uses proprietary cooling array technology and liquid cooling to support high-density AI deployments and power-hungry GPU infrastructure. It is designed for a power usage effectiveness of 1.20 and is targeting BCA-IMDA Green Mark Platinum certification.
Other features include rooftop and facade solar panels, the use of NEWater, rainwater harvesting for cooling tower operations and construction materials with lower embodied carbon. Customer IT equipment must carry a recognised energy efficiency certification or meet an equivalent level, in line with the SS 715:2025 standard.
Equinix said its Singapore data centres have had 100% renewable energy coverage since 2020. It has signed four renewable power purchase agreements in Singapore, which will take its local renewable portfolio to a cumulative 215MWp by 2028.
SG6 will also host a co-innovation facility with the National University of Singapore Energy Solutions Hub, targeted to open in 2027. Work there will focus on liquid cooling, cognitive digital twins and battery energy storage.
Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How attended the opening ceremony.
Equinix chief executive and president Adaire Fox-Martin said: “Singapore is one of our most important markets globally.” She noted that the company has been investing in the country for nearly 25 years.
Equinix began operating in Singapore in 2002 with a single facility. Globally, it runs more than 280 data centres across 77 markets in 36 countries, including 65 in Asia-Pacific, according to the release.
The company is targeting 100% renewable energy coverage across its retail data centres worldwide by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2040.
