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Sep 22, 2026
Plans progress for 200MW data center in Schladen-Werla, Germany
Green Datacenter Development is advancing plans for a 200MW data centre in Schladen-Werla, Germany.
New Era signs 20-year gas PPA with Vistra subsidiary for 250 MW Texas data center
New Era signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with a Vistra subsidiary to supply natural gas power to a 250 MW data center in Ector County, Texas, with the power sourced from an adjacent natural gas plant in Odessa.
Salem City Council approves four-month data center moratorium
The Salem City Council voted on September 22 to approve a four-month moratorium on data center development and construction across the city, effective until January 19, 2027. The temporary ban prevents the city from approving any data center applications regardless of size, capacity or purpose, while officials reexamine the issue and consider extending the freeze. The action follows similar moratoria in Hillsboro and Woodburn, and comes after research found Oregon data centers consumed over 71% of all electricity sold to households and could account for one-third of the state's electricity demand by 2030.
KKR invests $2.22bn in SK Telecom data-centre business
KKR and local funds invested a combined 3.1 trillion won (US$2.22 billion) in SK Telecom's data-centre business.
EU Commission proposes energy labelling scheme for data centres
The EU Commission plans to introduce a mandatory energy labelling system for data centres, similar to household appliance ratings using a colour-coded A–G scale. The scheme would require data centres to disclose energy and water consumption. EU Commissioner Teresa Ribera stated the aim is to increase transparency and prevent capacity tripling from tripling pressure on networks, water resources and electricity costs. If approved as planned, the labelling could be implemented during 2027.
AirTrunk unveils $37M community package for Kurri Kurri 540MW data centre
AirTrunk announced a $37 million-plus community benefits package for its proposed 540MW data centre at the former Kurri Kurri aluminium smelter site in regional New South Wales. The package includes over $12 million for local sports and community facilities, a community battery offering $200 annual electricity bill reductions, and a commitment to create 350 long-term jobs plus thousands during construction. The project remains in planning and Environmental Impact Statement phase pending NSW Government approval as a State Significant Development, with local residents and business owners split on whether the benefits justify potential concerns about power demand, noise and environmental effects.
Skanska signs $84M data center construction contract in Georgia
Skanska has signed a contract worth USD 84 million to build a 22,700-square-meter data center in Georgia, USA, featuring five colocation halls designed for 48 MW capacity. Construction will begin in November 2026 and is expected to complete in Q3 2028. The project includes civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, security and fit-out work, with commissioning of major equipment included.
Victorian Labor announces renewable energy mandate for future data centres
Victorian Labor Premier Ben Carroll announced on Tuesday that if re-elected in November, his government will require future data centre developers to provide their own renewable energy and storage capacity, adopt federally mandated guardrails, use only recycled or non-drinking water for cooling, maintain a 150-metre buffer from homes, and fund community benefits and jobs training. The Opposition Coalition has not committed to the renewable energy requirement and is instead proposing gas-fired generation to fill the energy gap from coal plant closures.
EU adopts common energy classification system for data centres; labels from 2027
The European Commission has enacted a delegated regulation establishing a common classification system for data centres to increase transparency on energy consumption and support sustainable integration into European power networks. First energy labels are expected from 2027.
LG and Microsoft agree to broaden AI data-centre partnership
LG Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella agreed on Monday to expand cooperation across AI data-centre infrastructure, workplace AI and physical AI. LG and Microsoft will explore opportunities for LG to supply cooling, power and IT systems as Microsoft expands its data-centre network, with near-term focus on high-capacity cooling equipment and prefabricated modular data centres. The same day, two LG affiliates qualified for Nvidia's DSX Ready program: LG Electronics in cooling distribution units and LG Energy Solution in battery energy storage systems.
Civo announces first of 40 UK edge data centres in 1GW rollout
Civo announced the first of 40 planned UK edge data centres as part of a nationwide infrastructure rollout targeting 1GW of capacity. The first facility is in Hertfordshire, opening with 8MW of capacity and expandable to 38MW on the same site, with five additional secured locations totalling 150MW across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, London and Oxfordshire. The distributed network targets AI inference workloads, designed around direct-to-chip liquid cooling and NVIDIA Vera Rubin hardware, with the full rollout planned over three years.
Tera Data Centers acquires 221.7 acres in Negeri Sembilan for US$250 million
Singapore-headquartered data centre operator Tera Data Centers has acquired 221.67 acres of industrial land in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, from Eco Business Park 7 Sdn Bhd for RM 1.013 billion (US$250 million). The land, comprising two parcels within Eco Business Park 7 in Port Dickson, will be developed as a data centre facility. Tera Data Centers operates in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
Open DC expands capacity at Northern Malaysia data centres
Open DC announced expansion plans for two data-centre facilities in Northern Malaysia: the D8-1 Bukit Kayu Hitam facility in a border economic zone positioned as a cross-border hub for Malaysia–Indochina traffic, and the PE2 Bayan Lepas campus which plans phased expansion from 30 MW towards 100 MW with 80% of initial capacity already committed to customers in semiconductor, AI, cloud and enterprise workloads. The PE2 facility commenced operations in April 2025 and features high-density modular halls supporting up to 150 kW per rack.
EU establishes mandatory energy and water labeling for data centres
The European Commission approved a delegated regulation creating a mandatory electronic labeling system for data-centre energy and water efficiency, effective from 15 August 2027. The system applies to facilities with at least 500 kW of installed IT power and uses PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) and WUE (Water Usage Effectiveness) metrics, with performance ratings from A to G. The regulation responds to rapid growth in AI infrastructure, as EU data-centre electricity consumption is projected to rise from 68 TWh in 2024 to 114 TWh in 2030, reaching approximately 3.2% of total EU electricity demand.
Spartanburg County Council passes one-year data center moratorium
Spartanburg County Council voted 5-1 on Monday to approve a one-year moratorium on new data centers exceeding 65 megawatts, with exemptions for facilities already approved and those meeting strict criteria including location in industrial parks and no on-site power generation. The moratorium was adopted after months of public concern over grid strain, water resources, and air quality impacts. Councilwoman Jessica Coker was the sole dissenting vote, arguing insufficient evidence of public safety threats had been presented.
North Carolina regulators deny Duke Energy gas turbine over cost and data-centre need uncertainty
North Carolina regulators denied Duke Energy's request for a gas turbine, citing staggering cost and uncertain need. The order stated Duke had not established how much the facility was intended to serve data centres, and referenced Duke's commitment to the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge.
Lawrence Planning Commission recommends more approval layers for data centers
Lawrence's Planning Commission recommended adding more approval layers to the process for data center projects in the jurisdiction.
Tadaa Technology announces 360 MW solar farm to supply data centre
Tadaa Technology, a subsidiary of Treasure Global, announced a 1,000-acre solar farm project valued at US$367 million with a capacity of 360 MW. The project is designed to supply power to a data centre over a 25-year period, with Tadaa targeting US$7.3 million in annual revenue.
Sep 21, 2026
Brussels will put a public efficiency grade on Europe's data centers before it decides what to require of them
On September 21, the European Commission announced a common EU rating scheme that will assign public electronic efficiency labels to every data center in Europe with at least 500kW of installed IT power demand, covering energy and water use. The labeling scheme precedes a separate proposal for binding minimum performance standards. Europe is planning to triple its data center capacity within five to seven years.
Dubuque City Council passes six-month moratorium on hyperscale data centers
The Dubuque City Council approved a temporary six-month moratorium on hyperscale data centers, halting large-scale facility applications and utility requests while city officials draft permanent regulations. A hyperscale data center is defined as any facility exceeding 100,000 square feet, requiring more than 75 megawatts of electrical demand, using 50+ gallons per minute of water, or containing 5,000+ server units. City Attorney Crenna Brumwell stated the moratorium preserves the status quo while the city evaluates utility infrastructure and land annexation, and noted a legal ban carried greater risk of costly litigation. During the six-month period, city staff will complete technical studies on water, energy, and infrastructure impacts while drafting comprehensive standards for future data center proposals.
Haaland says she will sign data center moratorium; enforcement of full list 'remains to be seen'
Democratic New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland announced she will sign a moratorium on new data centers until state protections are in place, but declined to commit to holding the moratorium if she achieves only partial success on her list of eight protections. Her stated protections include requirements for renewable energy infrastructure, closed-loop water systems, union labor, environmental safeguards, and community consultation. Republican opponent Gregg Hull opposes a statewide moratorium, instead proposing legislation to ban potable water use and require data centers to build their own electrical infrastructure.
California tightens data center disclosure rules
California enacted stricter rules requiring data centers to disclose information on electricity use, water consumption, land occupation, and labor needs.
Texas PUC adopts softened rules on data center interconnection
The Texas Public Utility Commission adopted revised interconnection rules for data centers, eliminating a non-refundable interconnection fee and extending energization milestone deadlines from its March proposal.
Cybastion commits $300M to digital infrastructure in Senegal, including sovereign data centers
Cybastion, a US technology firm, announced a US$300 million commitment to finance digital transformation projects in Senegal, including sovereign data centers, cybersecurity, digital government services, and workforce development. The partnership with the Senegalese government aims to advance the country's digital ecosystem and 2050 development agenda, with local startups selected to implement projects.
Gov. Newsom signs seven data-center regulation bills in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills focused on regulating data centers in California.
GreenSquare signs Sharon AI as first customer for SYD1 Sydney data centre
Australian data centre operator GreenSquare has signed a long-term contract with AI infrastructure provider Sharon AI for capacity at its SYD1 campus in Western Sydney. Sharon AI will deploy approximately 8,200 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs at the site, with initial operations targeted for Q4 2026. The agreement anchors the first tranche of AI-ready capacity at SYD1, which is being developed as a 100MW-plus campus in Norwest Business Park through adaptive reuse of an existing building.
California tightens datacenter rules on water and power
California Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bills and Senate Bills requiring greater disclosure of datacenter water and electricity use and addressing who pays for grid connections and other power infrastructure.
California mandates data-centre water reporting and infrastructure cost responsibility
California legislature passed water-related regulations on artificial-intelligence data centres after a contentious legislative session. Assembly Bill 2469 requires developers to assess water supply, evaluate closed-loop cooling, report water use, and bear full infrastructure costs, while Assembly Bill 2619 mandates operators disclose actual water consumption under penalty of perjury. The measures fell short of proposed caps on consumption and mandatory efficiency standards, reflecting industry lobbying and the governor's stated reluctance to impose strict requirements before understanding full economic impact.
Google begins data-centre expansion at Hamina campus, purchases 56 hectares of land
Teknologiayhtiö Google laajentaa Haminan-datakeskusta seuraavien kahden vuoden aikana ja palkkaa lisää työntekijöitä.
Texas suspends new data-centre permits pending grid audit
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered an immediate halt to all new state-level data-centre permits while the state completes a comprehensive audit of grid stability. The moratorium applies until the Texas grid reliability authority (ERCOT) and the Public Utility Commission (PUCT) complete a full assessment of how existing, under-construction, and planned data centres affect grid reliability and power supply. The action comes as AI infrastructure expansion drives surging demand for data-centre capacity in Texas, one of the largest US data-centre markets, straining transmission and distribution networks.
O-Green targets 200MW data center capacity by 2028
O-Green announced plans to develop data centers in Oman and Europe with a target of 200MW capacity by 2028, powered by low-cost renewable energy.
European Commission proposes common energy and water label for data centres
The European Commission has proposed a common classification system for EU data centres to measure and compare their energy and water consumption and impact on electricity grids. The labelling framework will apply to facilities with capacity above 500 kW and will assess three dimensions: energy performance, water efficiency, and supply sources. It will also include metrics on renewable energy purchase agreements, waste heat recovery, and grid flexibility. The first labels are expected to be used in 2027 following a two-month review period by the European Parliament and Council.
US House passes Ratepayer Protection Act requiring data centers to fund grid upgrades
The US House of Representatives voted 417–3 to pass the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation requiring large data-center operators to cover 100% of costs for new power generation and grid upgrades. The bill, approved with bipartisan support ahead of midterm elections, asks states to adopt a federal standard making major energy consumers responsible for infrastructure costs rather than ratepayers. It now goes to the Senate; some Democrats criticize it as insufficiently mandatory.
Victoria bans datacentres in residential areas, requires renewable energy
Victoria's state government approved a sustainable datacentre action plan banning datacentres in residential areas, near schools and childcare centres, and in unsustainable rural areas. The plan requires new datacentres to source their own renewable energy, establish 150-metre buffer zones from homes, use recycled water for cooling, contribute to local communities through jobs and infrastructure, and undergo fair community consultation. Premier Ben Carroll is to release the plan on Tuesday 24 September after cabinet approval on Monday.
Milton Council votes against temporary ban on major AI data centres
Milton Council voted against a temporary ban on major AI data centres. Council members argued the ban would limit future options, send a negative signal to potential businesses, and harm the municipality's prospects.
European Commission proposes energy and water labels for data centres
The European Commission presented a proposal to introduce energy and water labels for data centres to promote efficiency and sustainability. The measure accompanies the EU's goal to triple its data-centre capacity within five to seven years.
Virginia declares water-scarcity zone for data-centre cooling, tightens regulations
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 22, declaring an eastern Virginia groundwater management area a water-scarcity zone for data-centre cooling and imposing strict new regulations on the sector. The order requires the state Department of Environmental Quality to propose rules within 180 days on data-centre noise emissions and diesel generator impacts; mandates local governments evaluate projects' electrical, environmental and acoustic effects within 120 days before approval; and caps state subsidies to projects exceeding 25 MW. The executive order also conditions access to state incentives on energy-efficiency and clean-energy standards, and creates a new transparency requirement prohibiting confidentiality agreements that hide data-centre project impacts from communities.
European Commission unveils data-centre sustainability rules and labelling scheme
The European Commission on 21 September 2026 unveiled new sustainability rules requiring EU data centres with more than 500 kW installed capacity to receive an electronic sustainability label measuring energy and water efficiency. Mandatory reporting has been in place since 2023, with compliance reaching approximately 50%. Minimum performance standards will be introduced in 2027 to set efficiency floors for new facilities. The move addresses concerns about data-centre expansion's impact on electricity networks, water resources and local communities, as EU data-centre electricity consumption is expected to rise from 2.5% of bloc electricity in 2024 to 3.2% by 2030.
Nvidia invests additional $1.5 billion in SB Energy data-centre project
Det amerikanska halvledarbolaget Nvidia investerar ytterligare 1,5 miljarder dollar i energibolaget SB Energy, ägt av japanska Softbank, som planerar...
EU to classify data centre energy, water and heat consumption
The European Union will impose new classification requirements on data centre energy, water and heat consumption.
China Completes Underwater Data Centre Project in Lingang with 2,000 Servers
China completed an underwater data center in Lingang with 2,000 servers and 24 MW capacity, using seawater for cooling instead of traditional methods.
Microsoft launches India South Central datacenter region in Hyderabad
Microsoft announced at its AI Infrastructure Summit that its newly operational Hyderabad datacenter region, named India South Central, is now live and will serve as a strategic anchor for Asia and the Global South. The facility features three-zone architecture with AI-capable hardware and high-efficiency thermal cooling systems, and forms part of Microsoft's $20.5 billion investment roadmap for India. The launch includes plans to deploy Microsoft's full portfolio of AI solutions and is designed to support enterprise cloud and AI workloads across South Asia and developing economies.
Jul 28, 2026
BDx starts construction on 640 MW AI data center in West Java
Singapore-based BDx Data Centers began construction on July 28, 2026, on the CGK4 campus, a 640 MW artificial intelligence data center in Jatiluhur, West Java, Indonesia. The first 120 MW facility is expected to begin operating in early 2027 and will utilize direct-to-chip liquid cooling to support power densities up to 500 kW. The facility has secured 845 MVA of grid capacity from state utility PLN and is pursuing clean energy supply including hydroelectric power from Perum Jasa Tirta II. The full campus will be developed over three years with six planned buildings delivering capacity in phases.
Aug 31, 2026
Defiance, Ohio residents reject data center in poll
A poll by Bowling Green State University conducted on August 31 found that 71% of residents in Defiance, Ohio oppose data center development in their area, citing concerns over agricultural land conversion, electricity demand, water consumption, and potential loss of over US$2 billion in sales tax revenue from data center incentives granted in 2024 and 2025. Governor Mike DeWine has issued a moratorium on new data center tax incentive applications, though the state legislature has not yet acted on the matter.
Sep 20, 2026
European Commission proposes energy and water efficiency labels for data centres
The European Commission proposed energy and water efficiency labels rated A to G for data centers, with the first labels set for August 2027.
Ohio Supreme Court blocks Wilmington data center ballot referendum
Ohio's Supreme Court blocked a citizen-led referendum about a data center in Wilmington from appearing on the ballot.
GOP regulators reject gas plant for Amazon data center, citing Trump
GOP regulators rejected a gas plant project for an Amazon data center, citing Trump as the reason for the decision.
NextEra Energy receives $1.9 billion nuclear investment
NextEra Energy's nuclear business received a $1.9 billion boost.
Sep 15, 2026
Brazil enacts five-year tax suspension for data-centre equipment; Mexico faces three-year electricity delays
President Lula da Silva promulgated Brazil's Special Tax Regime for Data Center Services (Redata) on September 15, 2026, creating a five-year suspension of taxes on purchases of electronic components and IT products for data centres, conditional on operators dedicating 10% capacity to the Brazilian market and investing 2% of equipment value in local R&D. AWS endorsed the regime as placing Brazil "on the radar of global investments" and committed additional investment of US$1.8bn through 2034. In Mexico, CloudHQ's Querétaro campus development (US$4.8bn) faces grid delays adding three years to the timeline, with electrical infrastructure now the binding constraint after land acquisition already added two years.
Brazil enacts Redata tax incentive law for data centres
Brazil's Law No. 15.504/2026, creating the Special Tax Regime for Data Center Services (Redata), was signed and published in the Federal Official Gazette on 15 September 2026. The law establishes tax incentives for data-centre installation, modernization and expansion projects, including suspension of PIS/Pasep, Cofins, IPI and import duties on eligible IT equipment. Companies must dedicate at least 10% of processing capacity to the domestic market, source energy from renewable or low-emission sources, meet water-efficiency standards, and invest 2% of equipment costs in Brazilian digital-economy R&D. Implementation details including eligibility criteria, equipment lists and compliance verification will be defined by executive regulation.
Digital Realty forms JV with Rönesans to build data centers in Türkiye
Digital Realty and Rönesans Infrastructure announced a strategic joint venture to develop and operate next-generation data centers across Türkiye. The JV's first facility will be a 22 MW carrier-neutral data center campus in Ankara, with construction already underway and completion scheduled for 2028. A second facility is planned for Istanbul. Digital Realty said Türkiye's location at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and Asia, combined with its large population and rising demand for cloud and AI infrastructure, makes it a compelling growth opportunity.
Iceland rejects environmental-assessment challenge to Verne Global data centre
Iceland's Environmental and Natural Resources Appeals Committee has rejected an appeal by conservation group Náttúrugripir against the Housing, Construction and Planning Agency's decision to exempt Verne Global's data centre at Valhallarbraut in Reykjanesbær from environmental impact assessment. The committee found that HMS had obtained adequate expert advice from the Natural History Institute concluding the facility posed no significant environmental impact, and that all relevant procedural requirements had been met. The decision allows the data centre project to proceed without an environmental impact assessment.
Vantage Data Centers raises $2 billion for North American portfolio development
Vantage Data Centers secured $2 billion in a five-year revolving credit facility to support early-stage development of its North American data-centre portfolio. The facility is structured with an initial collateral pool of three development assets and can accommodate additional assets over time. This financing expands Vantage's capital options and serves as a warehouse for growth in customer demand. The company has secured more than $40 billion in financing globally this year.
UAE to invest €40bn in Germany including data centres
During a state visit to Germany, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, met Chancellor Friedrich Merz and committed to investing 40 billion euros in the country, with funds allocated to artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure including data centres, and renewable energy generation (1 GW). Ten billion euros will be specifically directed to investments in Bavaria.
Polarise to lease 15 MW from CRA in Prague
German AI cloud provider Polarise has agreed to lease 15 MW of capacity from CRA at an upcoming data centre facility in Prague, Czechia.
Brazil: Lula signs Redata data-centre tax law
President Lula signed the Redata law, a new tax regime for data centres in Brazil. The next phase will establish company eligibility procedures, technical criteria, and conditions for accessing the tax benefits.
CTS Group launches Spanish operations for data-centre construction
CTS Group, a specialist in data-centre design and construction, opened operations in Spain led by CEO Robert Assink, targeting hyperscale, wholesale, and colocation operators. The company offers an integrated Design & Build model combining design, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, prefabrication, construction and commissioning to reduce project timelines. CTS Group claims to have designed and delivered 500 MW of IT capacity over the past four years and operates production facilities in Norway and Portugal.
Philippines unveils US$34.4B AI infrastructure masterplan targeting 30-fold data center capacity increase by 2033
The Philippine government unveiled the final Philippines AI+ Infrastructure Masterplan (PAIIM) 2026-2033, a US$34.4 billion initiative to position the country as a regional AI infrastructure hub. The plan targets a 30-fold increase in AI data center capacity from 50 MW to 1.5 GW by 2033, with the first phase deploying about 400 MW by 2030, powered by approximately 152,000 GPUs. The government identified six geographic corridors across the Philippines for AI infrastructure development, with funding split between public sources (US$13.5 billion) and private investors (US$21 billion), and projects renewable energy to supply 40% of power by 2033.
Sep 18, 2026
LA County issues temporary ban on data centers in unincorporated areas
Los Angeles County's Department of Regional Planning Director Amy Bodek issued an immediate prohibition on large-scale data centers in unincorporated county areas on Thursday, September 18, serving as interim guidance while the county codifies the ban in zoning regulations. The directive followed a motion by Board Chair Hilda Solis that was unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors in April, responding to public health and environmental concerns raised by San Gabriel Valley residents.
Brazil's President Lula signs ReData data center bill into law
Brazil's President Lula signed the ReData data center bill into law. The bill was passed by the Senate in September.
SharonAI acquires former paper mill near Albury for data centre development
SharonAI, an AI cloud firm, has acquired the former Visy paper mill site at Ettamogah, north of Albury in New South Wales, Australia, for approximately AU$50 million (US$35.6 million). The company intends to convert the brownfield site into a data centre facility, though detailed plans have not yet been disclosed. Visy will continue as a tenant, utilizing warehouse and logistics space on the site.
Russia claims strikes on De Novo data center in Kyiv
Russian forces claimed to have struck the De Novo data center in Kyiv, Ukraine's largest data center, as part of a wider infrastructure attack targeting Ukrainian industry across Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa. Russian officials alleged the facility supports military server equipment and processes intelligence data for the Ukrainian army. De Novo operates as a sovereign cloud and AI provider hosting the country's largest banks and Ukraine's biggest Infrastructure-as-a-Service cloud.
Finnish authorities investigate alleged illegal logging at Google data centre sites
Finland's permit and supervision authority (LVV) has launched an investigation into allegations that Google carried out illegal logging at its data centre construction sites in Muhos and Kajaani, in northern Finland. The investigation was triggered by reports from the Finnish Nature Conservation League and public observations of environmental impacts. Google denies the allegations, stating that trees were felled in accordance with forest law requirements. The authority has requested clarifications from the municipalities and Google's representative Tuike Finland Oy but has not yet determined whether unlawful conduct occurred; environmental impact assessments for the projects remain incomplete.
Loudoun County board votes to pause new data center applications
Loudoun County's board voted to introduce a 12-month moratorium on new data center applications in the county.
PGIM sells Munich data center development site to unnamed European investor
Asset manager PGIM has sold a 30 MW data center development site in Unterschleißheim near Munich to an unnamed European infrastructure investor. The site comes with building permit and regulatory approvals. PGIM's European Value Partners II fund acquired the site in 2024; the sale crystallizes value created through securing planning consent and grid connection.
Virginia Governor Spanberger issues executive order on data center accountability
On September 18, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 22 establishing what she called the most aggressive data center accountability framework in the United States, coupled with the creation of Virginia's first AI task force. The order includes bans on nondisclosure agreements for state agencies regarding data center projects, creation of community engagement toolkits for localities, faster development of noise regulations, reviews of backup power options, and development of workforce best practices. The governor also outlined legislative priorities including limits on by-right approval and local approval requirements for data centers using more than 25 megawatts of power. The order stops short of a full moratorium on data center development and does not end existing tax exemptions, drawing mixed reactions from environmental advocates, fellow Democrats, and industry representatives.
Oracle signs 568 MW renewable power agreements with ENGIE for Texas data centers
Oracle has entered into renewable energy supply agreements with ENGIE North America to secure 568 MW of wind power for its AI and cloud data-center operations in Texas. The agreements support Oracle's goal to match 100 percent of its AI data-center electricity use with carbon-free electricity by 2035. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Salt Lake County pauses data center regulations pending community input
Salt Lake County has paused its data center regulations and directed county staff to develop new rules for data centers in unincorporated areas of the county after seeking resident feedback on the issue. The county is examining all legal regulatory options available before drafting the new rules.
Lahti imposes notification rule on TikTok data-centre construction after noise complaints
A data centre under construction in Lahti by DayOne for TikTok generated noise complaints from nearby residents. An environmental protection authority investigated and found no legal violation, but the city's building and environment board ordered contractors to notify residents of night-time work phases one week in advance and suspended night work if the requirement is not met. Disruptive outdoor work is expected to decrease by late October 2026.
Nabiax to invest €800M in 100 MW Madrid data centre
Nabiax announced an €800 million investment in a 100 MW data centre in Madrid. The facility will bring the company's total installed IT capacity in Spain to 135 MW across its Madrid campus and Catalan operations.
Amazon receives approval for AUD 2.17bn Sydney data centre
Amazon Web Services has received approval for a AUD 2.17 billion data centre development in Sydney's west comprising three five-storey buildings at Glendenning Road, Glendenning. The facility will have an IT capacity of approximately 193.6MW (DC01 79.2MW, DC02 35.2MW, DC03 79.2MW) with an estimated electrical maximum demand of 235MW, delivered in three stages. The 50,233 square-metre development will replace existing warehouses and is expected to create 1,076 construction jobs and 106 operational jobs. The project includes 97 diesel backup generators, rainwater harvesting, and cooling systems, with connection to the Endeavour Energy network.
Oracle signs 1.7GW of wind energy supply agreements for Texas operations
Oracle signed 1.7GW of wind energy supply agreements with RWE and Engie to support its operations in Texas.
Sep 19, 2026
Polcom announces 150 million złoty investment in AI Cloud platform and DC3 expansion
Polcom AI Cloud to suwerenna platforma chmurowa dedykowana uruchamianiu rozwiązań związanych ze sztuczną inteligencją. Jej infrastruktura, modele i dane treningowe podlegają polskiej jurysdykcji. W latach 2024-2026 Polcom przeznaczył 42 mln zł na rozbudowę zaplecza IT i energetycznego swoich centrów danych. Dalsze skalowanie usług ma wspierać Data Center 3 w Skawinie. Jest to obiekt o mocy … Artykuł Polcom inwestuje 150 mln zł w Polcom AI Cloud pochodzi z serwisu ITwiz.
OpenAI announces Stargate project: five US data centers targeting 10 GW
OpenAI announced the Stargate project, which includes five US data centers targeting 10 gigawatts of AI capacity.
Sep 16, 2026
Scotland imposes planning suspension and stricter rules for hyperscale data centres over 50 MW
Scotland has tightened planning rules for hyperscale data centres. Since 17 August 2026, permit applications for sites exceeding 50 MW must be notified to the Scottish government within seven days. On 16 September 2026, Environmental Impact Assessment became mandatory for such projects. The Scottish Parliament also voted to suspend planning decisions on new AI-related data centres for up to 12 months while the government develops a national strategy and planning guidelines by year-end.
Thailand establishes data centre oversight board, accelerates specific regulation
Thailand's Prime Minister Anustin Charnvirakul announced on 16 September that the government has established a board to oversee data centres and accelerate legislation to govern the industry. The move aims to balance investment attraction with resource management, regulating electricity use, water consumption, and environmental impact. The government acknowledged that previous administrations promoted data-centre investment without specific regulation, but growing capital inflows now require a framework covering building standards, fire prevention, fuel storage, electricity and water use, and environmental effects on surrounding communities.
Scotland mandates environmental assessments for large data centres
Scotland's government released a new planning direction on 16 September requiring Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for all data centre applications exceeding 50MW. The requirement aims to balance economic interests in data-centre development with environmental, climate and community concerns, and follows an earlier August direction requiring planning authorities to notify Scottish ministers of data-centre applications within seven days. Public Finance Minister Hannah Mary Goodlad stated the guidance represents an effort to ensure significant environmental effects are assessed from the outset of the planning process.
Range Intelligent seeks HK$20 billion loan for Hong Kong's Sandy Ridge data centre
Range Intelligent Computing Technology Group, a mainland Chinese firm, won the auction for Hong Kong's Sandy Ridge data centre site with a HK$24 billion investment pledge and is now seeking HK$20 billion in loan financing. The financing, equivalent to S$3.9 billion, would be one of the largest loan deals in Hong Kong in 2026 and is a test case for the city's ambitions to become a data centre hub serving Chinese hyperscalers. The project is part of Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis plan and has government backing, with the city dipping into its currency defence fund to support regional development.
Bitdeer AI signs 10-year agreement for 65.1 MW data center in Malaysia
Bitdeer AI has signed a 10-year data center services agreement for a 65.1 MW AI cloud data center facility (A202) in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, to be energized in Q3 2027. The facility will be located on the same campus as Bitdeer's existing 21.7 MW A201 facility, bringing total campus capacity to 86.8 MW when both are operational. The facility is designed for liquid-cooled, rack-scale NVIDIA GPU systems and will support GPU cloud services and data hosting.
Goodman raises $455m for Hong Kong data centre partnership
Goodman Group raised $455 million in equity funding for its Hong Kong Data Centre Partnership to finance the mechanical and electrical fit-out of HKG10, a data centre located in Tsuen Wan that will open in early 2028. The facility will be built into an existing Goodman warehouse and will be operated by Goodman, with first capacity ready for service in early 2028. The partnership, launched in July 2025 with $2.7 billion in total commitments, will eventually comprise six assets providing 180 MW of IT capacity across Hong Kong.
Infratil lifts FY 2027 earnings guidance on data center portfolio growth
New Zealand infrastructure investor Infratil announced an upward revision to its EBITDAF guidance for FY 2027, raising it from NZD 1.3–1.4 billion to NZD 1.32–1.42 billion, driven by strong global data-centre demand across its portfolio companies. CDC Data Centres lifted its FY 2027 guidance to AUD 710–750 million (from AUD 680–720 million) and has signed 70 MW in new contracts, while the operator's 350 MW of deployed capacity and 1.1 GW total contracted capacity are expected to generate AUD 2.2 billion when fully deployed. Infratil's CEO cited strong computing demand at CDC in Australasia and Kao Data in the UK, alongside AI-driven power demand benefiting Longroad Energy in the US.
Magnora Data Center acquires 50% stake in 400 MW Risti data center joint venture
Magnora Data Center ASA, a subsidiary of Magnora ASA, acquired a 50% stake in a joint venture to develop up to 400 MW data center in Risti.
Sep 17, 2026
Aneel authorizes Ascenty data center connection to São Paulo basic grid
Brazil's electricity regulator Aneel authorized the connection of Ascenty data centers to the Basic Network in São Paulo, with capacity provisions for up to 297 MW through 2029.
South Africa's Competition Tribunal approves Main Street 2156 takeover of JNB11 data center
The Competition Tribunal of South Africa approved a merger giving Main Street 2156, managed by African Infrastructure Investment Managers, sole control of Vantage Data Centers' JNB11 facility north of Johannesburg. The transaction, recommended by the Competition Commission earlier in September, was approved without conditions. JNB11 is part of a 30-acre Johannesburg 1 campus designed to support 120 MW of critical IT load across three data centers at full buildout.
Norway's Labour Party adopts stricter data-centre regulation requirements
Datasenterindustrien i Norge vil i år trolig vil forbruke over 3,3 TWh strøm – en dobling siden 2023.
House passes ratepayer protection bill to limit data center cost shifts
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to limit data centre cost shifts to ratepayers. According to ClearView Energy Partners, the bill largely reinforces a transition already underway as more states adopt large-load tariffs and is unlikely to pass the Senate before the midterm elections.
House approves Ratepayer Protection Act targeting AI data center energy costs
The House approved the Ratepayer Protection Act on September 17, 2026, legislation requiring state utility regulators to consider standards where utilities charge data centers for the full cost of power and transmission upgrades, preventing expenses from falling on consumers. The bill now moves to the Senate for approval.
Aligned breaks ground on 2 GW data center campus in Shippingport, Pennsylvania
Aligned Data Centers has broken ground on Project Phoenix, a new 2 GW data center campus in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, comprising three facilities located in the Shippingport Industrial Park in Beaver County. The site, adjacent to a former coal power plant being redeveloped into a natural gas energy campus, will use dedicated on-site power rather than the local grid. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and represents a redevelopment of a dormant industrial site in Western Pennsylvania.
NorthC breaks ground on 6MW Frankfurt data center
European operator NorthC has begun preparatory construction work on a new 6MW data center (FRA01) at Mainzer Landstraße 695 in west Frankfurt, Germany, with the first phase due live in January 2028. The facility is one of three data centers NorthC is developing in the Frankfurt area; the company also plans a 4.5MW center at a second site acquired earlier this year.
Portland council votes to discourage data center NDAs, pursue moratorium
Portland city council voted to discourage nondisclosure agreements on data centers and to pursue a moratorium on new data center development, citing the need for transparency and public trust.
Aug 16, 2026
Serverfarm expands North American data center development fund to $3.89 billion
Serverfarm closed an additional $895 million in credit facility funding, bringing its total North American data center development fund to $3.89 billion. The facility, supported by 22 banks and one institutional lender, will support the company's data center projects across its Houston, Clarksville, and Atlanta campuses in Texas, Arkansas, and Georgia respectively.
Sep 2, 2026
Amsterdam modifies data-centre zoning plan
Amsterdam city council adopted a modified zoning plan for data centres on 2 September 2026, following an appeal against the original plan adopted on 12 June 2025. The modification changes the plan boundary, removing three parcels (Chocoladeweg 1–3 Weesp, Laarderhoogtweg 51, and Johan Huizingalaan 759) from the plan's scope. The plan restricts data-centre construction or expansion beyond 2,000 m² or 5 megavolt ampère of connection capacity. The modified plan was published on 16 September 2026 and is subject to a six-week public inspection period and a further appeal deadline of 28 October 2026.
Sep 14, 2026
Aggreko achieves grid code compliance across 11 European countries
Aggreko, a British temporary power generation company, has achieved grid code compliance for its 1.5MW generator fleet across 11 European countries including the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Romania, and Czechia. The certification allows the company's generators to integrate with public electricity networks to support data centres and other large power projects facing grid capacity constraints, enabling applications including additional generation capacity, peak demand management, and grid balancing.
Netherlands enacts emergency legislation to accelerate grid expansion for data centres
The Dutch cabinet enacted emergency legislation on 14 September 2026 to accelerate electrical grid expansion, reducing permit requirements and court procedures that have delayed new power connections. The measures, explicitly aimed at helping thousands of companies and data centres waiting for grid connections, include streamlining administrative procedures, reducing grid connection timelines, and eliminating nitrogen permits for grid expansion projects. The Dutch Data Center Association welcomed the measures as necessary steps toward expanding digital infrastructure capacity.
Cipher Digital, Fluidstack, and Anthropic commit $10M to Colorado City water system
Cipher Digital, Fluidstack, and Anthropic committed $10 million to repair and expand Colorado City's water system following July storm damage. The Barber Lake Data Center does not draw water from the city's system.
Damac Digital and Vodafone inaugurate 4MW data center in Izmir, Turkey
Damac Digital and Vodafone Türkiye have inaugurated the first phase of a data center facility in Izmir, Turkey, initially delivering 4MW of capacity with plans to scale to 20MW. The facility, built with seismic isolation technology, spans 7,500 sqm and can accommodate 650 racks. The $300 million investment was originally planned in 2024 and completed in 18 months. This is Vodafone's sixth data center in Turkey and its second in Izmir.
Da Nang seeks input on incentive plan for AI data centres and chip design
Da Nang's Department of Science and Technology announced on 14 September it is gathering public feedback on a draft city council resolution to offer support for priority digital-technology projects, semiconductor chip manufacturing, AI data centres, and chip design companies investing in the city. The draft proposes grants covering up to 20% of construction costs for AI data centres (maximum 30 billion dong per project) and up to 20% of equipment costs (maximum 70 billion dong per project), with additional support for chip design firms and semiconductor-related suppliers.
ERCOT classifies Sangha Renewables' 110.4 MW Texas data center as Base Load
Sangha Renewables' 110.4 MW data center project in Ector County, Texas has advanced through ERCOT's interconnection review process after the grid operator classified it as Base Load under its Batch Zero framework. The project, known as Project Genesis and paired with a utility-scale solar facility, currently has 19.9 MW of available power with rights to expand to full capacity by May 2028. The designation moves the project to the next stage of review pending ERCOT's audit and verification, and the company is pursuing a strategic process with Marathon Capital as financial adviser.
DayOne breaks ground on Kodaira data center campus in Tokyo
DayOne broke ground on Phase I of the DayOne Kodaira Data Center in Tokyo on 14 September 2026. Phase I will deliver 15 MW of IT capacity, with the full Kodaira campus planned for 42 MW. This is DayOne's second campus in Japan, complementing its earlier Fuchu site, as the APAC-focused operator expands its portfolio across the region.
Abbott orders Texas water agency to penalize non-reporting data centers
Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Water Development Board to enforce penalties against data centers that fail to submit mandatory water-usage surveys, citing low compliance rates (28% in 2025). The directive aims to address rapidly growing water demand from data centers and to support the state's 50-year water planning process. Abbott requested a compliance update by October 14 and instructed coordination with grid and utility regulators on a separate audit of data centers seeking grid interconnection.
Edged tops out data centers in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Edged has completed structural work on two data centers (OMA01-1 and OMA01-2) at its 200MW campus in Council Bluffs, Iowa, marking a topping-out milestone in the construction of the Project Lola facility. The company broke ground in October 2025 and is working with Turner Construction and Jacobs on the two buildings, each spanning approximately 285,445 sq ft. CEO Bryant Farland emphasized the investment reflects Edged's confidence in the Omaha-Council Bluffs market and commitment to long-term community growth.
Fortune Hospitality & Infra announces US$6.2bn hyperscale data center park in Telangana
Fortune Hospitality & Infra, an Indian developer, announced plans to build a hyperscale data center campus near Hyderabad on 200 acres supporting 1,200–1,600 MW of IT capacity across four 400 MW modules. The initial phase is estimated at ₹600 billion (US$6.2 billion), rising to ₹1 trillion (US$10.4 billion) at full buildout. The park will support AI, cloud, colocation and HPC workloads and will use treated graywater, low-water cooling and renewable energy; the project is subject to land allotment and regulatory approval.
Sep 8, 2026
Juab County Commission approves 750-MW data center campus near Mona, Utah
Juab County Commission approved a proposed data center campus near Mona that would be among Utah's largest, requiring up to 750 megawatts from Rocky Mountain Power's grid. Neighbors expressed opposition, saying they were not adequately informed about the $10 billion project, which would cover an area equivalent to 20 Costcos.
Sep 13, 2026
Trump orders BLM to identify public land for data centers
The Trump administration has directed the Bureau of Land Management to identify public lands suitable for data center development. Interior Department leadership has asked state directors to compile lists of potential sites, and the Interior Secretary is meeting with AI hyperscalers to accommodate their needs on federal land.
Sep 10, 2026
Google announces $17B Project Tembo data center campus for Laramie County
Google held a public open house on September 10, 2026, to outline Project Tembo, a proposed $17 billion data center campus in Laramie County, Wyoming, being developed in partnership with Tallgrass Integrated Logistics Solutions. The project will include four data centers, an office building, logistics center and supporting infrastructure, with construction beginning in late 2026 and full buildout by mid-2031, creating approximately 2,500 jobs at peak construction and 250 permanent operational positions. Google will use an air-cooled closed-loop water system, build its own power supply with fuel cells and carbon capture, and plans to submit an air permit application within the month.
Advisum announces 100-MW data centre at former Isar II nuclear site in Niederaichbach
Investment company Advisum announced plans to build a 100-MW data centre on a 5-hectare site at the location of the former Isar II nuclear power plant in Niederaichbach, Bavaria. The project includes a 900-MW battery storage system. The substation at the site is being expanded to handle up to 4 GW of renewable energy via the SuedOstLink transmission line by 2030. Bavaria's economics minister called it a future-oriented project for the energy transition.
Microsoft plans 38 gigawatts of data center capacity by 2032
Microsoft announced plans to expand its data-centre capacity to approximately 38 gigawatts by 2032, more than tripling its current 12-gigawatt footprint, according to Bloomberg News citing people familiar with the matter. The expansion reflects the company's massive investment in computing infrastructure to power generative AI services; currently only about 2 gigawatts of Microsoft's capacity is AI-specific, a share expected to grow to roughly one-third by 2032. Microsoft did not immediately respond to requests for comment, but the announcement comes as the company expects capital expenditures of $175 billion for calendar year 2026 and is restructuring data-centre leases from 15 to 25 years to manage reported capital costs.
Lancaster County halts data center moratorium, forms task forces
Lancaster County commissioners cancelled plans to vote on a data center moratorium after learning a political advocacy group had filed a zoning code text amendment to regulate data centers instead. The Board established two task forces—one to study data centers and one to address industrial zoning—and heard concerns about electricity and water use from proposed projects in the county, including a 1.7 gigawatt facility planned by Stark Power outside Hallam.
Iowa county enacts moratorium on new data center projects
An Iowa county has enacted a moratorium on new data center projects.
NexAI announces 96 MW AI data centre expansion funded by right issue
PT NexAI Digital Infrastruktur berencana membangun dua data center AI baru dengan kapasitas total 96 MW, didanai melalui right issue.
Mexico: CFE and MEXDC establish coordination to plan data-centre power infrastructure
Mexico's Federal Commission of Electricity (CFE) and the Mexican Data Centers Association (MEXDC) agreed to establish a coordination scheme with weekly technical working groups to anticipate data-centre energy demand and plan generation, transmission, distribution and storage solutions. The industry currently operates 279 MW, has 205 MW under construction in 2026, and is projected to require 1.73 GW by 2031; the agreement will enable CFE to plan infrastructure in advance and support regional electricity needs for data-centre projects.
Sep 12, 2026
Optimal Transit announces Kraaken floating data centre, 40 MW capacity
US marine-technology company Optimal Transit unveiled the second version of its Kraaken floating data centre concept, estimated to cost approximately €505 million. The vessel would simultaneously generate 60 MW of electricity for data-centre and AI operations while producing 30 million litres of fresh water daily for coastal communities.
Sep 11, 2026
UAE announces €40bn investment in Germany including datacenters
The United Arab Emirates announced a €40 billion investment in Germany, with funds directed toward datacenters, artificial intelligence, energy and defense.
120MW data centre project withdrawn in Lombardy, Italy
A 120MW data centre project planned for Lombardy, Italy has been withdrawn. The municipal mayor stated the municipality never received the data needed for grid connection.
Vertical Data Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Data Center Site in Sweden
Vertical Data Inc. announced on September 11 that its majority-owned subsidiary Vertical Data Nordic AB has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire an existing 4.5 MW industrial data center site in Sollefteå Municipality, Central Sweden. The company intends to pursue an application to increase power capacity to up to 100 MW for an AI data center facility. The site is located in the Hamre Industrial Park, which is connected to up to 500 MW of available grid capacity and powered by renewable hydroelectric generation. Closing is anticipated within several weeks, subject to financing, regulatory clearances and customary closing conditions.
Keppel DC REIT to acquire 88.62% stake in two Tokyo hyperscale data centers for JPY 168.4 billion
Keppel DC REIT, a Singapore-based data centre REIT, announced acquisition of an 88.62 percent interest in two hyperscale data centers in Inzai City, Greater Tokyo for JPY 168.4 billion (US$ 1.05 billion). The deal reflects Singapore REITs' appetite for Japan's operational, power-ready data centre assets as compute demand for enterprise, cloud and AI workloads intensifies, though power availability remains a key market constraint with 40 percent of under-construction and 26 percent of planned Japanese capacity already pre-leased.
SpainDC rejects Real Decreto, warns of three lost data-centre projects
SpainDC held a press conference on 11 September to reject Spain's Real Decreto governing data centres, arguing that its energy requirements and grid-access conditions threaten billions of euros in already-committed investment. The industry association claims at least three projects have been lost and that Spain has shifted from Europe's most to least attractive data-centre market. SpainDC specifically contests the 80% additional renewable-energy requirement, the 18-month constraint on renewable assets, and the risk of losing grid-access permits for non-compliance, and is seeking urgent government renegotiation of the text.
NexAI announces Rp 2.54 trillion rights issue for AI data center expansion
PT NexAI Digital Infrastruktur Tbk (MGLV) atau biasa dikenal dengan NexAI mengumumkan harga pelaksanaan dan rasio Penambahan Modal dengan Memberikan Hak Memesan Efek Terlebih Dahulu atau rights issue.
Sep 9, 2026
Pere Marquette Township approves McKenna contract for data center zoning ordinance
Pere Marquette Township board unanimously approved a $9,250 contract with McKenna, a planning and zoning consulting firm, to develop ordinance language for data center land uses. The township enacted a one-year moratorium on data center development to study potential impacts and community concerns. McKenna will work with the planning commission and township board through ordinance development, including public hearings, with no data center currently proposed for the township.
Pierce Township trustees extend data center zoning moratorium through May 2027
Pierce Township, Ohio trustees voted on September 9 to extend the township's zoning moratorium for data center uses until May 31, 2027, and publicly announced they are not considering a data center at any site in the township. The zoning commission has been directed to review the township's zoning code to ensure it can protect the community if a data center attempts to relocate to the area in the future.
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