Singapore has awarded 50 megawatts (MW) of new data centre capacity to a group of operators, including Digital Realty and STT GDC, according to The Business Times. The allocation was confirmed on Friday, 21 August 2026, following a competitive application process run by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
The Business Times reports that the 50MW award is part of a broader 200MW expansion approved by Singapore’s authorities. The Straits Times notes that this expansion is tied to requirements for green energy use, meaning successful bidders must align their operations with the city-state’s sustainability goals. The Edge Singapore adds that the capacity was distributed across four existing operators, rather than new entrants to the market.
The EDB, which manages the second data centre call for application (DC-CFA2), confirmed that four proposals were selected. The selection process was designed to balance the growing demand for digital infrastructure with Singapore’s limited land and energy resources. The 50MW figure cited by The Business Times appears to represent the initial tranche of the larger 200MW allocation, though the exact breakdown between the four winners was not detailed in the available reporting.
This award marks a continuation of Singapore’s cautious approach to data centre growth. Previous moratoriums and strict criteria have slowed expansion in the region, but the current round signals a measured reopening, with a clear emphasis on energy efficiency and renewable power.
What to watch next: whether the EDB launches a third call for applications, as hinted by w.media, and how quickly the selected operators can bring their green-powered facilities online.
