Meta pledges $10bn investment for El Paso, Texas, data center
Meta is ramping up its data center ambitions in Texas, increasing its investment in its El Paso campus to $10 billion, with plans to scale the site up to 1GW of capacity. The project, which broke ground in 2025, will be developed in multiple phases across more than 1,000 acres, with peak construction expected to involve around 4,000 workers and ultimately create 300 full-time roles.
The company is also committing to sustainability and community initiatives, including restoring 200% of the water used by the facility and matching its energy consumption with renewable sources. Despite El Paso not being a traditional data center hub, Meta is positioning the site as a major infrastructure expansion, supported by significant on-site power deployment, including hundreds of modular gas generators scheduled to come online by 2027.
Prime Data Centers to develop 550MW campus in Esbjerg, Denmark
APAC 2025 development pipeline hits new record of 19.4GW
Asia Pacific’s data center pipeline reached a record 19.4GW in 2025, driven by strong growth in markets like Malaysia and India. The region is shifting into large-scale execution, with 3.7GW under construction and 15.7GW in planning, while Southeast Asia leads with 31% of active builds. Cities like Johor and Mumbai are emerging as key hubs, supported by accelerating hyperscale and AI-driven demand.
“Asia Pacific’s data center market is in delivery mode,” said Andrew Green. “We’re seeing AI-ready capacity delivered at unprecedented scale across the region… The region’s record 19.4GW pipeline highlights the depth of committed cloud and AI demand.”
Crusoe confirms Microsoft as customer at campus in Abilene, Texas
Prologis files to develop data center outside Toronto, Canada
Prologis has filed plans to develop a data center in Mississauga, Ontario, as part of a mixed-use project that would also include two distribution centers. The proposed two-story facility would span around 20,340 sqm, with the site currently under review by the city council.
The development would take place on a 39-acre plot near Toronto, one of Canada’s key data center markets, though part of the land includes a historic working farm that will be partially retained by its owners. The move reflects Prologis’ broader push into the data center sector, as the company continues expanding its pipeline toward a long-term goal of 10GW of capacity.
Nebius plans 310MW AI data center in Lappeenranta, Finland
Nebius is developing a 310MW AI data center campus in Lappeenranta, Finland, with initial capacity expected to go live in 2027. The multi-building project will be built on a 100-acre site and is set to create around 700 construction jobs and 100 permanent roles, further expanding the company’s footprint in the Nordic region.
“We have been building in Finland for many years and are pleased to be expanding our presence here,” said Arkady Volozh. Local officials also highlighted the strategic impact, with Mayor Tuomo Sallinen noting the project will position the city at the forefront of Finland’s AI ecosystem while supporting Europe’s growing demand for AI infrastructure.
Amazon purchases 1,300 acres in Morrow County, Oregon
Amazon Web Services has acquired 1,300 acres of land in Morrow County, Oregon, potentially for a large-scale data center campus that could reach up to 1GW of capacity. Early planning documents suggest a development of 20 buildings across four million square feet, though the company has not confirmed final plans.
AWS stated it is still evaluating the site, noting that “development plans are not final” as it continues its due diligence process. The move signals continued expansion in Oregon, where AWS already operates major facilities, despite ongoing challenges around securing sufficient power for future growth.
Telis Energie Deutschland plans 500MW data center in Lower Saxony, Germany
360MW data center to be built outside Austin, Texas
A 360MW data center campus, known as Project Comal, has been approved for development in Taylor, Texas, about 35 miles northeast of Austin. The project will span 220 acres and include six data center buildings and two substations, with construction expected to take around three and a half years and create up to 3,000 jobs.
The site sits next to a planned Samsung semiconductor facility and will be powered by Oncor. Developed by KDC Real Estate, the project reflects growing momentum in the region as companies continue to capitalize on rising demand for data center and AI infrastructure.
Stream DC to partner with New Era for gigawatt data center campus in Texas
Stream Data Centers has partnered with New Era Energy & Digital to develop a large-scale data center campus in West Texas, with plans to scale beyond 1GW. The project, known as Texas Critical Data Centers (TCDC), will combine Stream’s development and operational expertise with New Era’s site control and power strategy, supported by institutional capital.
“This LOI represents an important step in advancing TCDC toward delivery,” said E. Will Gray II. Stream CEO Michael Lahoud added that the partnership aims to deliver a “world-scale data center in West Texas,” highlighting the region’s growing importance as a hub for power-ready AI infrastructure.
Microsoft commits to $5.5bn AI and cloud investment in Singapore by 2029
Microsoft plans to invest $5.5 billion in cloud and AI infrastructure in Singapore by 2029, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the region as demand for AI capabilities continues to surge. The investment will focus on expanding compute capacity, strengthening cybersecurity, and supporting AI skills development.
“Our ongoing investment in cloud and AI infrastructure reflects Microsoft’s long-term confidence in Singapore as a global digital leader,” said Brad Smith. The move builds on Microsoft’s established presence in Singapore, where it has operated a cloud region since 2010 and continues to expand amid growing regional demand for AI and cloud services.
Related Digital closes in on $16bn financing for Oracle data center in Michigan – report
Related Digital is reportedly close to securing $16 billion in financing for a major data center campus in Saline Township, Michigan, likely tied to Oracle and OpenAI’s Stargate initiative. The project, previously valued at $10 billion, has now reached a key milestone with vertical construction underway, despite earlier concerns around funding and investor confidence.
An Oracle spokesperson noted that the project has “recently hit a major milestone,” with construction progressing on-site. The financing is expected to include a mix of debt and institutional backing, as Oracle continues pushing forward with large-scale AI infrastructure, even amid cost pressures and restructuring efforts.
