# Equinix Opens SG6, Its Sixth Singapore Data Center, With $290 Million First Phase

> Equinix opened SG6, its sixth Singapore data center, with an initial $290 million investment and 8 MW of capacity.

- Published: 2026-11-06T08:46:06+00:00
- Section: Expansion
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-06/equinix-opens-sg6-singapore
- Source: [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/equinix-opens-sg6-in-singapore-expanding-ai-ready-capacity-in-one-of-asia-pacifics-most-connected-markets-302931552.html)

## Key takeaways

- Equinix opened SG6, its sixth IBX data center in Singapore, with an initial investment of approximately $290 million.
- SG6 provides 8 MW of capacity and about 1,550 cabinets in its first phase, with full build-out planned for up to 20 MW.
- Equinix plans a Co-Innovation Facility at SG6 with the National University of Singapore in 2027.

Equinix opened SG6, its sixth International Business Exchange data center in Singapore, with an initial investment of approximately $290 million and 8 MW of capacity in its first phase. The Redwood City-based data center company announced the opening on November 6, [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/equinix-opens-sg6-in-singapore-expanding-ai-ready-capacity-in-one-of-asia-pacifics-most-connected-markets-302931552.html) reported.

## Inside Equinix's SG6 Build in Singapore

[Equinix](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00005db/equinix) is a publicly traded data center REIT that operates more than 280 IBX colocation and interconnection facilities across 77 markets, serving 10,500 enterprises. SG6 is designed for AI, high-performance computing and data-intensive workloads, with proprietary cooling systems and liquid-cooling capabilities for power-intensive GPU infrastructure.

The first phase delivers approximately 1,550 cabinets, and full build-out will offer up to 20 MW of IT capacity. SG6 is designed to achieve a power usage effectiveness of 1.20 and is targeting Green Mark Platinum certification. The facility includes rooftop and facade solar photovoltaic systems, rainwater harvesting and lower-embodied-carbon construction materials.

"Singapore sits at the intersection of global commerce, digital technology and sustainable development," said Adaire Fox-Martin, chief executive officer and president of Equinix. "Equinix has been investing in Singapore for nearly 25 years, and our new facility will further expand our presence as the neutral exchange where enterprises connect to the clouds, networks and partners they need to innovate and grow."

SG6 is among the first data centers developed under Singapore's Data Centre Call for Application framework. Equinix's Singapore data centers have maintained 100% renewable energy coverage since 2020, and the company has a science-based commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2040 and 100% renewable energy coverage globally by 2030 across its retail IBX data centers.

## Equinix's Earlier Asia-Pacific Expansion

According to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), Equinix opened HK6, its sixth IBX data center in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, in June 2026 with an initial investment of $124 million, featuring liquid cooling for high-density AI workloads. The same records list more than 280 data centers across 77 markets and 507,000 interconnections across 10,500 customers.

## Equinix's Recent Moves Before SG6

Equinix introduced its Enhanced Performance Innovation Centers, a global network for testing liquid-cooled infrastructure for AI deployments, Stock Titan reported on October 21, 2026. On November 5, 2026, Fortinet announced FortiAIGate on Equinix's Distributed AI Hub, a validated reference architecture for securing distributed AI, GlobeNewswire reported.

## Equinix's 2027 Singapore Plans

Equinix plans to open a Co-Innovation Facility at SG6 in partnership with the National University of Singapore in 2027. The facility will focus on technologies that improve data center sustainability and energy efficiency, including liquid cooling, cognitive digital twins and battery energy storage systems.

## Companies in this story

- [Equinix company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00005db/equinix) · website: http://www.equinix.com

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