CapitaLand Data Centre Chennai 01: 54MW High-Density AI-Ready Hub
Status: Active Development / Under Construction | Location: Pattravakkam Rd, Sidco Industrial Estate, Ambattur, Chennai, Greater Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600053
Project Overview
CapitaLand Data Centre Chennai 01 (CLDC Chennai 01) is a flagship hyperscale-ready data center located on a 4-acre site in Ambattur, one of Chennai’s primary industrial and information technology corridors. Designed to support global hyperscale cloud providers, enterprise organizations, and digital service operators, the facility delivers 54 MW of gross power, including approximately 34 MW of critical IT capacity. The campus comprises 12 purpose-built data halls engineered to accommodate high-density computing environments, featuring slab-to-slab ceiling heights of 7.3 meters and floor-loading capacities of up to 2,000 kg/m² to support advanced rack configurations and AI infrastructure. CLDC Chennai 01 is equipped with a combination of Direct-to-Chip liquid cooling and high-efficiency air-cooled systems, enabling the deployment of GPU-intensive artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads while optimizing energy efficiency. Additional sustainability features include water economizers, solar power integration, and energy-efficient building systems designed to achieve LEED Gold certification. Strategically located near Chennai’s major telecommunications infrastructure, the facility offers low-latency optical connectivity to regional carrier networks and nearby international submarine cable landing stations, providing resilient access to domestic and global digital ecosystems. With redundant power and cooling infrastructure, advanced physical security, scalable expansion capabilities, and AI-ready design, CLDC Chennai 01 serves as a future-focused digital infrastructure hub supporting cloud computing, enterprise applications, and next-generation AI deployments across India and the Asia-Pacific region.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | CapitaLand Data Centre Chennai 01: 54MW High-Density AI-Ready Hub |
| Location | Pattravakkam Rd, Sidco Industrial Estate, Ambattur, Chennai, Greater Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600053 |
| Status | Active Development / Under Construction |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Go-Live: Target 2025–2026 / Active Phased Buildout |
| Total IT Load | 34 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation (54 MW Gross Power Capacity) |
| Total Capacity | 54 MW Gross Power Capacity across a 4-acre (~16,187 m²) freehold site footprint with 12 data halls |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Hyper-Resilient Design / LEED Gold Certification Target / ISO 27001, PCI-DSS Compliant |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Hyperscale, AI-Ready High-Density Colocation & Enterprise Cloud Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Chennai |
| Population | ~7.09 million (2021) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~11 million (Chennai Metropolitan Area) |
| City GDP | ~$78.6 Billion USD (Estimated for Chennai, making it a key economic center) |
| Per Capita Income | High (Relative to national average) |
| City Tier | Tier 1 (Major metro and economic hub) |
| Key Strengths | Major subsea cable landing station hub for South Asia, strong IT/ITES presence, established industrial and manufacturing base, skilled workforce. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | CapitaLand |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | TNEB / TANGEDCO Utility Network & Government of Tamil Nadu Municipal Authorities |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Indian Mission-Critical General EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | CapitaLand In-House Data Centre Engineering & Global Technical Infrastructure Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with 4 diversified subterranean fiber entrance points; 2 Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs) per floor; direct dark fiber access to local cable landing stations, major IXPs, and carrier networks. |
| Power Infrastructure | High-voltage utility grid connections, N+N static redundant uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules with 8 minutes EOL battery backup, dual power distribution (single/3-phase per rack), and standby diesel generator backup arrays. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 54 MW Gross Power Capacity Allocation (34 MW IT Load) |
| UPS Redundancy | N+N Redundant Static UPS Architecture for IT Load |
| Cooling System | N+4 redundant air-cooled chilled-water system, water economization integration, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling readiness for high-density AI clusters, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral host offering direct low-latency cloud express on-ramps and cross-connect options across Indian domestic fiber corridors. |
| PUE Target | < 1.35 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | High-efficiency utility grid mix integrated with on-site solar panel power generation and green power purchase agreements. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | December 2022 (Land Acquisition) / October 2023 |
| Construction Start | April 2024 / Q2 2025 (Official Commencement) |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Target 2025–2026 |
| Full Buildout | Active Multi-Phase Development |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated ₹1,200+ Crores INR (~$145,000,000 USD / S$195,000,000 SGD) Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT) Equity, Onshore Construction Debt & CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund |