Bridge Data Centres plans major investment with global partners to strengthen Singapore’s position as APAC’s leading AI hub

• Expands hyperscale capacity to support rising AI and cloud demand
• Establishes hydrogen, nuclear and clean-energy partnerships to power next-gen data centres

Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a Singapore-headquartered digital infrastructure platform backed by Bain Capital, has announced plans to invest US$2.3 billion to US$3.9 billion (RM9 billion–RM15 billion) in Singapore to advance next-generation digital infrastructure and strengthen the country’s position as a leading AI and cloud hub in Asia Pacific.

Earlier in 2026, BDC unveiled a new strategic brand identity reflecting its evolution into a hyperscale and AI infrastructure developer with a growing network of mega-campus developments across Asia Pacific. With nearly a decade of experience delivering large-scale data centres, the company has built a reputation for disciplined execution, delivery certainty and scalable infrastructure for hyperscale customers.

As AI and high-density workloads accelerate across the region, global technology companies increasingly require partners that can provide world-class capabilities, local agility and bespoke infrastructure solutions at scale.

With Singapore as its global headquarters, BDC is well positioned to support hyperscalers and technology companies seeking high-performance, sustainable and scalable data centre platforms across Asia Pacific.

Over the past decade, BDC has established itself as a major digital infrastructure developer and operator in the region, with hyperscale campuses across Malaysia, Thailand and India. The company is on track to expand its regional capacity to approximately 2GW by 2030.

By deepening its investments in Singapore, BDC aims to support customers seeking advanced digital infrastructure expertise, strong technology partnerships and integrated energy solutions to enable the sustainable growth of AI workloads.

First-mover advantage

According to BDC, the company was among the earliest data centre developers to expand into Malaysia, where it now operates several large-scale campuses.

Its flagship MY06 campus in Johor was the state’s first hyperscale data centre development. BDC was also the first data centre developer in Southeast Asia to adopt a build-to-suit (BTS) model for hyperscale construction and among the first to deploy advanced liquid cooling technologies, including cold plate liquid cooling, to support AI workloads.

At MY06, sustainability initiatives enabled the facility to achieve an annualised Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) below 1.2.

BDC also claims to be the first in Southeast Asia to deploy Prefabricated, Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) for hyperscale data centres. This method allowed MY06 to be completed in eight months — about 40% faster than traditional construction while reducing on-site waste and noise.

To enhance water sustainability, BDC built Malaysia’s first large-scale Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to recycle effluent water for cooling its upcoming 400MW campus in Ulu Tiram, Johor. The facility uses Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) technologies to significantly reduce reliance on potable water.

BDC’s MY06 Campus (Building 1) has also achieved Singapore’s BCA Green Mark Platinum Award under the BCA-IMDA Green Mark International for Data Centres 2024 framework, making BDC the first operator to receive this certification for a data centre located outside Singapore.

The company has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BCA International to support the global adoption of Singapore’s Green Mark standards in data centre developments.

Pioneering energy solutions

As AI workloads drive rapid digital infrastructure growth, energy resilience and sustainability are becoming increasingly important.

BDC is collaborating with Concord New Energy (CNE) to develop Singapore’s first floating hydrogen power generation solution for AI-ready digital infrastructure.

BDC and CNE will also work with Nanyang Technological University to support the development of Singapore’s hydrogen ecosystem through research and engineering collaboration.

In addition, BDC is working with ASTAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing (ASTAR IHPC) and HY to evaluate the potential of nuclear energy as a long-term clean power source for data centres. The alliance will leverage advanced modelling and engineering expertise to explore low-carbon energy pathways supporting Singapore’s sustainable digital growth while reinforcing the nation’s position as a global technology hub.

BDC has also partnered with energy and storage technology companies including CATL, EcoCeres and SK Innovation to explore clean-energy solutions such as hydrogen, biomass energy and next-generation energy storage systems designed for tropical climates.

These initiatives aim to enhance thermal management, improve safety and increase the power density of data centre energy storage systems.

The collaborations will also support talent development and workforce capability building through joint research programmes, technology pilots and partnerships with universities and research institutions. BDC noted that these initiatives could also support Singapore’s ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Advancing technology and ecosystem growth

BDC is advancing cooling technologies through collaborations with ecosystem partners including Vertiv, Delta Electronics, Supermicro, and subsidiaries of Zhongji Innolight, including Terahop and Teracule.

Together, these partners are developing advanced liquid cooling architectures, high-density GPU cooling solutions and energy-optimised HVAC systems to support increasingly compute-intensive AI workloads.

BDC and Zhongji Innolight subsidiaries are also exploring the joint development of next-generation liquid cooling modules and high-performance optical connectivity solutions for AI data centres.

These collaborations may include joint research initiatives in Singapore, bringing together industry, academia and research institutions to accelerate innovation in AI infrastructure technologies.

Driving regional connectivity

As a Singapore-headquartered platform, BDC continues to strengthen the country’s role as a regional hub for digital infrastructure and AI innovation.

Singapore’s connectivity ecosystem, regulatory environment and international network links enable it to serve as a key gateway for latency-sensitive digital services, including edge computing and cross-border data traffic management.

BDC’s partnerships with telecommunications providers and technology companies also help expand connectivity networks beyond Asia Pacific.

One such partner is Zenlayer, a global edge cloud and connectivity provider with a strong presence across Asia Pacific, North America and Europe.

Through this partnership, BDC is strengthening regional and international connectivity anchored in Singapore, enabling hyperscalers to scale efficiently across markets.

Catalysing Singapore’s AI-driven digital growth

Looking ahead, BDC will continue expanding across Asia Pacific by combining regional scale with local execution capabilities.

Anchored in Singapore as its strategic hub, BDC’s investments and partnerships support the development of AI-ready digital infrastructure, cross-border connectivity and sustainable energy systems.

Through collaborations with industry, universities and research institutions, BDC aims to accelerate innovation in AI infrastructure, cooling technologies and low-carbon energy solutions while supporting talent development through internships, training programmes and research initiatives.

Together, these efforts reinforce Singapore’s position as a leading AI and digital infrastructure hub in Asia Pacific, supported by resilient and sustainable infrastructure.