Keppel’s latest data centre in Singapore, Keppel DC Singapore 8, has earned the BCA Green Mark Platinum Award, the highest green certification awarded by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) for new data centre developments.
Designed to Tier 3 equivalent standards, Keppel DC Singapore 8 is a six-storey facility and the second of three planned complexes located within the Keppel Data Centre Campus at 82 Genting Lane. The first complex, Keppel DC Singapore 7, received the prestigious BCA-IMDA Green Mark Platinum Award in 2022.
The overall Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of the Keppel Data Centre Campus is projected to be around 1.3, supporting the adoption of more sustainable data centre solutions and providing additional capacity to bolster Singapore’s digital economy.
Keppel DC Singapore 8 incorporates advanced equipment and designs aimed at reducing water consumption and enhancing the energy efficiency of its cooling and facility management systems, promoting sustainable operations. Innovative methods to minimize construction waste were also employed during its development.
Mr. Wong Wai Meng, CEO of Data Centres at Keppel, expressed, “We are honoured to receive the BCA Green Mark Platinum Award, which affirms our capabilities in developing robust and reliable data centre solutions aligned with Singapore’s Green Data Centre Roadmap. As a leader in the industry, Keppel will continue to leverage our deep expertise and partnerships to create innovative and energy-efficient solutions that enhance the sustainability of our data centres.”
Mr. Galen Lee, CEO of Keppel Fund Management, added, “Sustainability is integral to how Keppel creates value for our stakeholders, and we are delighted that Keppel DC Singapore 8 has been awarded the BCA Green Mark Platinum Award. As a global asset manager with strong operational capabilities, Keppel is well-positioned to connect investor capital with innovative solutions to meet the increasing demand for greener data centres.”
Keppel and Cuscaden Peak Investments Private Limited jointly hold a 60:40 stake in Memphis 1 Pte. Ltd., which leases the site for the campus. The development of the first two complexes is partially financed by capital from Keppel’s private Alpha Data Centre Fund, managed by Keppel Fund Management.
Keppel DC Singapore 8 features a net lettable area (NLA) of approximately 100,882 sq ft (9,372 sqm) and is fully leased to clients in the cloud services, internet enterprise, and telecommunications sectors. The strong demand from clients underscores Keppel’s reputation and reliability as a leading provider of scalable data centre solutions.
The completion of Keppel DC Singapore 8 is being phased, with the first phase expected to be operational by Q3 2024. Keppel’s Connectivity Division will manage and operate Keppel DC Singapore 8. As Singapore aims to provide at least 300 megawatts (MW) of additional capacity soon, enhancing the energy efficiency and reducing the carbon intensity of data centre operations is crucial for the nation’s sustainable growth as an international digital hub.
