Equinix opens SG6 data center in Singapore, adding AI-ready capacity

Equinix announced on November 6, 2026 that it has opened SG6, its sixth International Business Exchange data center in Singapore. Equinix said the facility is designed to support AI, high-performance computing and data-intensive workloads, and that it expands the company's global footprint of more than 280 data centers.

Chief Executive Officer and President Adaire Fox-Martin said Equinix has invested in Singapore for nearly 25 years. Equinix said SG6 is among the first data centers developed under Singapore's Data Centre Call for Application framework. It uses proprietary cooling systems and liquid-cooling capabilities designed to accommodate power-intensive GPU infrastructure.

Equinix said the initial investment is approximately $290 million. The first phase provides 8 MW of capacity and approximately 1,550 cabinets. Equinix said that, upon full build-out, the facility will offer up to 20 MW of IT capacity.

Equinix said SG6 is designed to achieve a Power Usage Effectiveness of 1.20 and is targeting Green Mark Platinum certification. The facility also includes rooftop and facade solar photovoltaic systems and rainwater harvesting. Equinix said its Singapore data centers have maintained 100% renewable energy coverage since 2020.

Equinix also said it plans to open a Co-Innovation Facility at SG6 with the National University of Singapore in 2027. Equinix said the facility will focus on liquid cooling, cognitive digital twins and battery energy storage systems.