STT GDC Singapore AI Data Center Expansion: 120MW AI Campus
Status: Active Construction & Phased AI Cluster Delivery | Location: Multi-facility expansion across STT Loyang, STT Defu, and STT Tai Seng campuses, Singapore
Project Overview
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) is undertaking a comprehensive AI readiness expansion across its flagship data center facilities in Singapore, strengthening the country’s position as a leading hub for next-generation digital infrastructure. The initiative aligns with Singapore’s national Green Data Centre Roadmap, focusing on the development of energy-efficient and sustainable infrastructure capable of supporting rapidly growing artificial intelligence workloads. The expansion enhances STT GDC’s island-wide data center footprint with advanced high-density GPU computing capabilities designed for AI training, inference, and enterprise-scale large language model (LLM) deployments. To manage the increasing thermal demands of next-generation AI systems, the facilities integrate advanced cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip (DTC) liquid cooling and liquid immersion cooling solutions, enabling higher rack densities and improved operational efficiency. The project also incorporates renewable energy procurement strategies and low power usage effectiveness (PUE) standards to reduce environmental impact while maintaining reliable performance. By combining AI-optimized infrastructure, advanced cooling architectures, and sustainable energy practices, STT GDC’s Singapore expansion supports the growing demand from hyperscalers, cloud providers, enterprises, and AI innovators. This development reinforces Singapore’s role as a strategic destination for secure, scalable, and sustainable artificial intelligence infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region.
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
| Project Name | STT GDC Singapore AI Data Center Expansion: 120MW AI Campus |
| Location | Multi-facility expansion across STT Loyang, STT Defu, and STT Tai Seng campuses, Singapore |
| Status | Active Construction & Phased AI Cluster Delivery |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 AI Retrofit: Q4 2024 / Phase 2 Capacity Expansion: 2025–2026 |
| Total IT Load | ~120 MW IT Load allocated for high-density AI clusters |
| Total Capacity | ~150+ MW Total Facility Utility Capacity |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified (Uptime Institute) / Concurrent Maintainability |
| Project Type | Brownfield AI Retrofit & Greenfield Hyperscale Expansion |
City Profile
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| City Name | Singapore |
| Population | 6.11 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | 6.04 million |
| City GDP | $501.43 billion |
| Per Capita Income | $94,481 |
| City Tier | "Alpha+" |
| Key Strengths | Global Digital Hub, Network Density, Stable Economy, Skilled Workforce |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | ST Telemedia Global Data Centres |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | KKR, Singtel, SP Group, NVIDIA, Sustainable Metal Cloud (SMC) |
| Construction Contractor | Boustead Projects / Dragages Singapore |
| MEP Engineering | Meinhardt Lightting / Arup Singapore |
| Network Connectivity | Sub-1ms latency ring connecting central business districts, direct cross-connects to Singapore Internet Exchange (SGIX), and landing station connectivity to international subsea cable systems. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual-feed 66kV / 22kV high-voltage utility connections supplied by SP PowerGrid, backed by static 2N UPS power trains and fast-start low-emission diesel generator sets. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 150+ MW Dedicated Utility Interconnection |
| UPS Redundancy | Distributed Redundant (2N / N+2) static UPS topology with modular high-efficiency lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS). |
| Cooling System | Direct-to-chip (DTC) liquid cooling, single-phase liquid immersion cooling, rear-door heat exchangers (RDHx), and high-efficiency water-cooled chiller plants targeting tropical climate operation. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with access to major global telecommunications operators, cloud service providers, and regional fiber backbones. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 (Optimized for Singapore Green Data Centre Roadmap compliance) |
| Energy Mix | High-penetration renewable energy portfolio sourced via solar power purchase agreements (PPAs), international green energy attribute certificates (I-RECs), and carbon-neutral operational frameworks. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Q2 2024 (Aligned with Singapore Green Data Centre Roadmap launch) |
| Construction Start | Q3 2024 (Phased infrastructure upgrades) |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Q4 2024 (Initial liquid-cooled AI cluster deployment) |
| Full Buildout | Q4 2026 (Full capacity integration across campus extensions) |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ~$1,200,000,000 USD to $1,500,000,000 USD (SGD 1.6B+ investment pipeline) |
| Funding | Corporate capital deployment, institutional partner equity (KKR & Singtel platform backing), and sustainability-linked debt facilities. |