Jakarta’s data centre pipeline grows by 30% to 709MW

But operational capacity remained stable in H1.

The Jakarta data centre market continued its steady growth in H1 2025, although more measured compared to other primary Southeast Asian markets, according to a recent report from Cushman and Wakefield.

“The total development pipeline – comprising both under-construction and planned capacity – expanded by nearly 30%, reaching 709MW. Operational capacity, however, remained relatively stable, indicating a lag between new investments and commissioning timelines,” the report added.

Here’s more from Cushman and Wakefield:

Despite the slower pace of expansion, demand from retail and enterprise customers remained steady, contributing to a notable decline in vacancy rates – from 36% in H2 2024 to 31% in H1 2025. Cikarang remains the dominant hub, accounting for approximately 47% of Jakarta’s operational capacity and 61% of its development pipeline, underscoring its strategic importance in the region’s digital infrastructure.

The first half of 2025 witnessed significant activity from both colocation and hyperscale cloud providers. Microsoft launched its first cloud region, Indonesia Central, in Jakarta, as part of its US$1.7billion investment commitment. This AI-ready hyperscale infrastructure offers in-country data residency, low latency, and enhanced security, positioning Jakarta as a key node in Microsoft’s global cloud network.

Google, which has operated a cloud region in Jakarta since 2020, announced an expansion of its computing capacity to meet rising customer demand. Oracle also revealed plans for a new cloud region, Indonesia North, to be hosted in DayOne’s facilities at Nongsa Digital Park in Batam, further diversifying Indonesia’s cloud landscape.

Equinix entered the market with its first International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre, JK1, located in Jakarta’s Central Business District. Developed through a joint venture with Astra International Tbk, JK1 is designed to support AI workloads and features liquid cooling capabilities. Digital Realty expanded its footprint via a 50:50 joint venture with Bersama, aimed at developing and operating data centres across Indonesia.

Additionally, Aslan Energy Capital, in partnership with Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulogadung (JIEP), announced its entry into the market with the Aslan Jakarta Data Centre (AJDC). Upon completion, AJDC will deliver 40MW of power capacity.