Hong Kong data centre pipeline hits 517MW

A further 22MW is currently in the planning stage.

Hong Kong’s data centre market has a robust supply pipeline with 517.0 MW under construction and 22.0 MW at plan stage, according to a report from JLL. Regional hyperscale demand is outpacing global players in Hong Kong, using it as a springboard for international expansion amid geopolitical tensions.

“Major projects include SUNeVision’s MEGA IDC Phase Two (130MW) and China Telecom Global’s TKO IDC (56MW) in Tseung Kwan O, and Vantage’s Tsuen Wan West facility (48MW). Overall, the provision of future IT capacity is primarily concentrated in Tseung Kwan O,” the report said.

Here’s more from JLL:

SUNeVision has commenced Phase II construction of its Mega IDC campus, which will add 350,000 square feet to its 180 MW Hong Kong facility, with completion expected by 2027

Hong Kong’s steep costs and space constraints limits AI training infrastructure, yet its exceptional regional connectivity positions it for future AI inference deployments that require lower latency and proximity to users across Asia.

BDx has secured project financing for its first dedicated hyperscale data centre in Hong Kong’s Kwai Chung district

The increasing growth of AI will lead to requirement of inference work loads which is going to drive future demand in Hong Kong markets due to its excellent connectivity.

Outlook

For Users
• High land costs to constrain self-build ambitions of hyperscalers.
• Availability of high compute chips to influence growth decisions.
• More and competitive options merging in South East Asia region.

For Providers
• Demand from Chinese hyperscalers to gain momentum.
• AI inference workloads represent a key opportunity.
• Liquid cooling solutions to be increasingly important for supporting AI infrastructure deployments.