Digital Edge EEC Hyperscale Data Center Campus (JV with B. Grimm)
Status: Under Construction (Greenfield Project) | Location: Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Chon Buri Province, Thailand
Project Overview
The Digital Edge EEC Hyperscale Campus is a significant landmark project resulting from a strategic joint venture between Digital Edge, a major pan-Asian data center platform, and B. Grimm Power, one of Thailand's largest private power producers. This collaboration is a direct response to the surge in demand from global hyperscale cloud providers and the accelerating adoption of AI workloads across Southeast Asia.
The flagship project is a 100 MW greenfield facility located in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), approximately 100 kilometers from Bangkok. The EEC has been designated by the Thai government as a primary zone for digital and technological investment, offering substantial incentives to attract projects of this scale. The estimated total investment for this 100MW facility is around US$1 billion. The campus is explicitly designed to be AI-ready, featuring infrastructure that supports high-density power consumption and incorporating the capability for liquid-cooling systems—essential for efficiently managing the heat generated by the latest generations of AI processors and accelerated computing.
The strategic importance of the partnership with B. Grimm Power cannot be overstated. By combining Digital Edge's cutting-edge data center design and operational expertise with B. Grimm's deep experience in power generation, land bank management, and sustainable energy solutions, the project secures a reliable and scalable power supply. The facility is committed to being powered by sustainable energy, leveraging B. Grimm's robust portfolio of renewable energy assets. With a target Ready for Service (RFS) date in Q4 2026, this campus is poised to become a vital anchor for global tech players, solidifying Thailand's ambition to transform into a key regional AI and cloud innovation hub and a major destination for sovereign AI initiatives. The success of this project is expected to pave the way for an additional 200 MW of capacity, demonstrating the long-term commitment to high-growth, high-capacity digital infrastructure in the region.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Digital Edge EEC Hyperscale Data Center Campus (JV with B. Grimm) |
| Location | Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Chon Buri Province, Thailand |
| Status | Under Construction (Greenfield Project) |
| Commissioning | Q4 2026 (Target RFS - Ready for Service) |
| Total IT Load | 100 MW (Flagship Project Total Capacity) |
| Total Capacity | High-density colocation, tailored for hyperscalers and AI workloads. |
| Tier Level | Designed to Tier III/IV capable standards for high availability. |
| Project Type | Hyperscale Colocation / AI-Ready Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Chon Buri Province, Thailand |
| Population | Approx. 1.7 million (Chon Buri) |
| Urban Agglomeration | N/A (Focused on industrial corridor) |
| City GDP | N/A (EEC is an industrial/economic development zone) |
| Per Capita Income | N/A |
| City Tier | Major Industrial/Economic Corridor, Emerging Regional Tech Hub |
| Key Strengths | Government incentives (BOI/EEC), proximity to Bangkok, large industrial land banks, and robust power infrastructure due to existing industrial facilities. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Digital Edge DC (Joint Venture of Digital Edge and B. Grimm Power) |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | B. Grimm Power Public Company Limited (Major Thai energy producer) |
| Construction Contractor | Details not explicitly public |
| MEP Engineering | Designed for high-density power requirements (AI workloads) and efficiency. |
| Network Connectivity | High-speed interconnectivity for hybrid cloud solutions; positioned to support Thailand's regional digital hub ambition. |
| Power Infrastructure | Leveraging B. Grimm Power's expertise and portfolio of power assets to ensure secure, high-capacity supply. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 100 MW (IT Load for the flagship campus). |
| UPS Redundancy | High-redundancy design to meet global hyperscale standards. |
| Cooling System | Features planned support for liquid-cooling systems to manage extreme heat from AI and high-density computing. |
| Connectivity | Part of a larger regional push for improved digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia. |
| PUE Target | Focused on high efficiency/sustainability (as a "greenfield" project). |
| Energy Mix | Will be powered by sustainable energy, leveraging B. Grimm Power's extensive portfolio of combined cycle co-generation and renewable energy assets. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | June 2025 (Initial Joint Venture Announcement) |
| Construction Start | Fast-tracked to meet urgent needs. |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Flagship 100MW project is the first phase; B. Grimm is studying plans for an additional 200MW capacity. |
| Full Buildout | The partnership aims to develop multiple next-generation hyperscale and AI-ready data center campuses across Thailand. |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | US$1 Billion (Approximate cost for the 100MW flagship project). |
| Funding | Joint Venture (Digital Edge is backed by global infrastructure investor Stonepeak). |