ESR and Colt Data Centre Services Partner to Build Osaka Data Center
Real estate investment firm ESR and global data center operator Colt Data Centre Services announced today a partnership to construct a large-scale computing facility in Osaka, Japan, addressing the growing demand for data infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region.
The project will begin construction in 2027, with initial operations slated for the end of the decade. The first phase is planned to deliver 65 megawatts of capacity, with the potential to expand the entire site to 130 megawatts. This venture leverages ESR’s expertise in local development and land acquisition alongside Colt Data Centre Services’ experience in data center construction and management.
The development plan incorporates provisions for improvements to local community infrastructure and is being designed to achieve LEED Gold certification, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable building practices. Data centers are increasingly vital for supporting cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and other data-intensive applications – making this project a significant investment in Japan’s digital future. For more information on sustainable data center design, visit the The Green Grid.
Officials stated the partnership represents a strategic alignment of strengths to meet the evolving needs of the digital economy. You can learn more about Colt Data Centre Services and their global footprint on their website.
The companies anticipate further announcements regarding specific construction timelines and partnerships as the project progresses.
This strategic venture combines ESR’s expertise in local development and land acquisition with Colt Data Centre Services’ experience in building and managing data center operations. The development plan includes provisions for community infrastructure improvements and is targeting a recognized environmental certification — namely, the LEED Gold certification — for its design.
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