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Equinix Opens Singapore’s SG6 With 8 MW in Its First Phase
Equinix has opened SG6, its sixth International Business Exchange data center in Singapore, with 8 MW of capacity and approximately 1,550 cabinets in its first phase. The facility is designed for AI and other high-density computing workload
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SG6 starts with 8 MW of capacity
Equinix announced the opening of SG6 on Nov. 6, 2026. SG6 is the company’s sixth International Business Exchange (IBX) data center in Singapore. The facility’s initial investment is approximately $290 million, and its first phase provides 8 MW of capacity and approximately 1,550 cabinets. At full build-out, SG6 will offer up to 20 MW of IT capacity. The opening expands Equinix’s global footprint of more than 280 data centers.
SG6 is intended to help customers connect and scale as businesses invest in AI, cloud and digital services. Demand is growing for infrastructure that can support next-generation applications while advancing sustainability objectives. SG6, located in one of Asia-Pacific’s most strategically connected markets, combines private interconnection, global ecosystems and advanced infrastructure to help organizations deploy distributed digital workloads across regions, Equinix says.
Liquid cooling for high-density AI
Equinix designed SG6 to support AI, high-performance computing and data-intensive workloads. Its cooling features include proprietary systems and liquid-cooling capabilities for power-intensive GPU infrastructure. SG6 is among the first data centers developed under Singapore’s Data Centre Call for Application framework. The facility combines private interconnection, global ecosystems and advanced infrastructure to help organizations deploy distributed digital workloads across regions, Equinix says.
“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.”
Solar, rainwater and efficiency targets
Its Singapore data centers have maintained 100% renewable energy coverage since 2020. SG6 is designed to achieve a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.20 and is targeting Green Mark Platinum certification. The facility includes rooftop and facade solar photovoltaic systems, rainwater harvesting capabilities and lower-embodied-carbon construction materials. Its opening advances Equinix’s Future First sustainability strategy and aligns with the company’s commitments to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 and 100% renewable energy coverage globally by 2030 across its retail IBX data centers.
Equinix’s Singapore network and NUS partnership
Equinix entered Singapore in 2002 and has grown from one data center to six facilities. Its Singapore operations connect enterprises to cloud, IT, financial services, communications, media and technology providers. The facilities also support connectivity to global markets through more than 17 subsea cable systems. Equinix plans to open a Co-Innovation Facility at SG6 with the National University of Singapore in 2027. The facility will focus on data-center sustainability and energy efficiency, including liquid cooling, cognitive digital twins and battery energy storage systems.