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APAC data center pipeline hits record 26.5 GW amid AI demand · 1 source tracked

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The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing a significant surge in data center development, with a record 26.5 GW pipeline projected for H1 2026, driven by intense demand for AI and cloud infrastructure. This expansion is occurring despite declining colocation vacancy rates, indicating that new capacity is being rapidly absorbed. Factors such as power constraints and extended development timelines are leading customers to pre-lease space well before facilities are operational, tightening supply further. AI

IMPACT Accelerates AI development by ensuring sufficient compute infrastructure is available in the Asia-Pacific region.

RANK_REASON Report on a major regional infrastructure development pipeline exceeding prior records. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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APAC data center pipeline hits record 26.5 GW amid AI demand · 1 source tracked

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  1. Data Center Knowledge TIER_1 English(EN) · Nathan Eddy ·

    APAC Data Center Pipeline Surges as AI Pre-Leasing Tightens Supply

    Driven by surging investment in AI and cloud infrastructure, Asia-Pacific’s data center pipeline reached a record-breaking 26.5 GW in H1 2026.

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