Singapore is requesting proposals from operators to develop more data centers in the city-state.

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) this week launched the second Data Centre-Call for Application (DC-CFA2), requesting pitches from operators.

“DC players that are seeking new data center capacity in Singapore are welcome to apply,” the announcement said. “At least 200MW of data center capacity will be made available, with potentially more through the adoption of new and innovative green energy pathways.”

The call aims to partner with industry to facilitate data centers that “strengthen Singapore's international standing as a trusted hub for AI and data center investments,” while also enhancing its infrastructure resilience and international connectivity. The project proposals should also make “significant contributions” to Singapore's economic objectives and accelerate its use of green energy.

Facilities proposed in the applications should be “best-in-class” in terms of energy and IT efficiency, and at least 50 percent powered by ‘green energy’, including biomethane, low-carbon ammonia, low-carbon hydrogen, novel fuel cells with carbon capture and storage technology, or on-site solar.

The DC-CFA2 application window will close on 31 March 2026. More information can be found on the application page.

Singapore has had a moratorium on new data center developments since 2019 (although already authorized facilities were allowed to be built after this point).

However, this ban was relaxed slightly in July 2022 when the EDB and IMDA announced a pilot scheme allowing companies to bid for permission to develop new facilities.

Equinix, GDS, Microsoft, and a consortium of AirTrunk and TikTok-owner ByteDance were collectively allocated 80MW of capacity in 2023.