GDS has announced that they will invest up to USD 1 billion over the next five years in data center projects in Chonburi, in partnership with real estate developer, Amata.
Last Friday, Thailand's Board of Investment approved investments worth USD 1.96 billion for two new hyperscale data center projects in Chonburi. One project is from Quartz Computing, a subsidiary of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and the other is from Digitalland Services, a local subsidiary of GDS IDC Services.
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During a meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Bangkok, GDS International announced a partnership with Amata to acquire land at the Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate. The site is ideal for a data center due to available zones, its proximity to subsea cable landing stations, and a secure location outside floodplains.
GDS CEO, Jamie Khoo, mentioned that Amata was chosen as a partner for its scale and reliable utilities. BOI Secretary General Narit Therdsteerasukdi stated that the Thai government is focused on developing clean energy mechanisms and supporting advancements in AI technology. At the same meeting, GDS International Chairman, William Huang, confirmed the company's commitment to the project, emphasizing the strategic expansion of their data center portfolio in the Asia Pacific.
The USD 1 billion investment aims to advance the digital economy in Asia and create employment opportunities while supporting skill development. GDS has not disclosed the IT capacity of the Chonburi data center yet. Currently, the company has 480 MW of data center capacity in service and under construction in various countries, with an additional 590 MW reserved for future development.
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