EdgeConneX Osaka-Kyoto Data Center Campus
Status: Announced / Planning & Land Lease Secured | Location: Greater Osaka-Kyoto Area (Kansai Region), Japan
Project Overview
The EdgeConneX Osaka-Kyoto Campus is a major international investment strategically focused on establishing the Kansai region as a premier destination for hyperscale and AI infrastructure in Japan, complementing the historically dominant Tokyo cluster. With plans for a total capacity exceeding 200 MW of IT load, this campus will be one of the largest data center developments in the Greater Osaka-Kyoto area upon completion of its phases, signalling a decisive commitment to Japan's accelerating digital transformation.
The project is driven by the global trend toward high-density computing, specifically the demanding requirements of AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) deployments. The design will therefore incorporate state-of-the-art features to manage high heat loads, including provisions for advanced liquid cooling solutions. Given Japan's location, the campus prioritises resilience and disaster preparedness, integrating advanced seismic isolation technologies into its construction to ensure business continuity even during major seismic events. This focus on reliability makes the site highly attractive to large global cloud providers establishing secondary or redundant regions outside of Tokyo.
Economically, Osaka is establishing itself as a standalone hyperscale cloud region, and this 200+ MW campus, backed by investment firm EQT Infrastructure, directly fuels that growth. The facility's target Ready-for-Service (RFS) date in 2027 is timed to capture the next wave of cloud and AI capacity deployment in the country. By partnering with local entities like Kagoya Asset Management for the land lease, EdgeConneX is ensuring its campus is locally integrated while providing the international hyperscale standards necessary to advance Japan's digital infrastructure.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | EdgeConneX Osaka-Kyoto Data Center Campus |
| Location | Greater Osaka-Kyoto Area (Kansai Region), Japan |
| Status | Announced / Planning & Land Lease Secured |
| Commissioning | Phased, with initial capacity expected 2027 (Ready-for-Service) |
| Total IT Load | 200+ MW (Megawatts) |
| Total Capacity | Multi-building campus, designed for hyperscale density |
| Tier Level | Tier III+ / Tier IV (Designed to meet high seismic resilience standards) |
| Project Type | Hyperscale, Build-to-Suit, AI/Cloud Colocation |
City Profile
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| City Name | Osaka (Greater Osaka-Kyoto Area) |
| Population | ~2.7 Million (Osaka City) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~19.3 Million (Kansai Metropolitan Area) |
| City GDP | Significant regional economic engine of Japan |
| Per Capita Income | High |
| City Tier | Tier 1/Emerging Hyperscale Hub (Complementary to Tokyo) |
| Key Strengths | Second-largest metropolitan economy, robust infrastructure, growing hyperscale cloud region status, lower seismic risk than parts of Tokyo. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | EdgeConneX |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Kagoya Asset Management |
| Construction Contractor | N/A (Local construction partners TBD) |
| MEP Engineering | Specialized in high-performance computing and seismic design |
| Network Connectivity | High-speed fiber network connections within the Kansai region; connection to local and international carriers. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dedicated substation connections |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 200+ MW (Total campus build-out) |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 / 2N |
| Cooling System | Advanced energy-efficient cooling solutions (likely optimized air-side economizers or water-based systems) to support high-density AI clusters. |
| Connectivity | Multi-carrier, diverse fiber routes connecting to Tokyo and global markets. |
| PUE Target | Competitive PUE |
| Energy Mix | Blend of Grid Power and Renewable Energy (PPAs) with a focus on sustainability. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | January 2025 |
| Construction Start | 2025/2026 (Site Preparation) |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | 2027 (Ready-for-Service) |
| Full Buildout | Phased completion over multiple years |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Multi-billion dollar investment (part of a broader Japanese expansion strategy) |
| Funding | EQT Infrastructure (EdgeConneX Backer) |