Offshore hydrogen power generation could support the next phase of digital growth in Singapore and beyond. As AI adoption accelerates across Asia Pacific, demand for more advanced digital infrastructure is rising alongside the energy required to power it. For the region’s data centre operators, securing a sustainable and reliable power supply is a long-term strategic priority. This challenge is particularly acute in Singapore, where digital infrastructure demand continues to surge amid land constraints and tightly managed energy resources. Hydrogen and Singapore’s energy transition To support Singapore’s long-term energy security and decarbonisation goals, the government has identified low-carbon hydrogen and its derivatives as a key potential pathway under its National Hydrogen Strategy. Hydrogen is widely regarded as a promising low-carbon alternative to traditional fossil fuels and is gaining traction globally as governments and industries seek cleaner energy pathways. According to the Energy Market Authority, hydrogen could potentially meet up to 50% of Singapore’s power needs by 2050 and has the potential to be adopted across different sectors as a low-carbon fuel or feedstock. As Singapore advances its hydrogen ambitions, the focus will increasingly shift from policy and research towards developing practical deployment models that can support real-world adoption at scale. Pioneering innovative hydrogen solutions Amidst this backdrop, Bridge Data Centres (BDC) is at the forefront of exploring how hydrogen can support the future of AI-ready digital infrastructure. BDC has partnered with Concord New Energy (CNE) to jointly develop Singapore’s first floating hydrogen power generation solution tailored for next-generation AI data centres. The collaboration combines BDC’s expertise in hyperscale data centre development and operations with CNE’s technical capabilities in renewable and hydrogen energy systems. The initiative reflects BDC’s broader commitment to exploring scalable low-carbon energy pathways that can support long-term digital infrastructure resilience in land- and energy-constrained markets such as Singapore. Bridge Data Centres and Concord…

The pace of AI adoption is accelerating, reshaping how organisations operate and how digital ecosystems are built. Behind every AI breakthrough lies digital infrastructure that must support higher compute density, increased energy demand and greater operational complexity, while meeting rising expectations around sustainability and resilience. For data centre operators, this moment calls for more than scaling capacity. It requires a deliberate, forward-looking approach that balances performance with responsibility, and innovation with long-term viability. Designing for the Demands of AI AI workloads place fundamentally different demands on digital infrastructure. Higher power density, advanced thermal management and uninterrupted reliability are now baseline requirements. Designing infrastructure that can accommodate these needs from the outset helps ensure long-term adaptability as computing architectures and workload profiles continue to evolve. Purpose-built, AI-ready data centres provide the foundation for this next phase, enabling enterprises and cloud platforms to deploy advanced capabilities with confidence and efficiency. Rethinking Energy Solutions for AI As AI workloads scale, energy resilience has become one of the most pressing considerations for digital infrastructure. Power availability, efficiency and environmental impact must be addressed together, particularly in markets where land and energy resources are limited. This has prompted a broader rethinking of how data centres are powered, from exploring alternative energy sources to investing in advanced cooling technologies and energy storage systems. Innovation in these areas supports both high-density computing requirements and long-term sustainability objectives. The Role of Ecosystem Partnerships No single organisation can address the complexity of AI infrastructure alone. Building the next generation of data centres increasingly depends on strong ecosystem partnerships across technology, energy and research communities. Collaborations with hardware providers, energy specialists and academic institutions enable the testing and deployment of new solutions, from advanced cooling architectures to more resilient power strategies. These partnerships help accelerate innovation while ensuring infrastructure remains…

Strategic Investment of S$3-5 billion in Singapore to advance AI-ready data centre developments, supporting over 2 GW of AI-ready capacity globally, and driving technological innovation with international ecosystem partners. First-mover advantage as one of Asia Pacific’s top three hyperscale data centre developers, with proven track record delivering large-scale campus developments in Malaysia, Thailand and India, supporting regional AI and cloud demand. Pioneering sustainable energy solutions, including Singapore’s first floating hydrogen power generation model leveraging the nation’s strengths in maritime transport, port infrastructure and global energy supply chains and research into nuclear energy as a future clean power source for data centres. Building an integrated innovation ecosystem in Singapore through partnerships with universities, research institutions and global technology companies, while supporting job creation and talent development initiatives for around 3000 students and professionals. (more…)

Singapore – Bridge Data Centres (BDC) and Concord New Energy (CNE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop Singapore’s first barge-based hydrogen power generation solution tailored for next-generation AI digital infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in advancing low-carbon energy pathways for the data centre sector. The partnership represents a strategic step in BDC’s long-term roadmap to diversify power sourcing pathways, enhance energy security, and future-proof its Singapore data centre portfolio amid evolving grid constraints and decarbonisation dynamics. The collaboration brings together BDC’s extensive expertise in developing and operating hyperscale data centres across Asia Pacific and CNE’s technical leadership in renewable and hydrogen energy systems. The parties will also collaborate with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), one of the world’s top universities, to support the development of Singapore’s hydrogen ecosystem Together, the parties will accelerate the research, engineering, and deployment of scalable clean energy solutions across the value chain. Integrated Renewable and Hydrogen Pathways Under the MOU, the parties will explore advanced power system architectures and generation configurations designed to enhance the resilience and reliability of AI-ready data centre campuses. A key focus of the collaboration is the development of Singapore’s first barge-based hydrogen power generation model — an innovative marine-integrated deployment approach designed to deliver flexible and modular clean power capacity. Compared to conventional land-based generation assets, a barge-based configuration offers structural advantages particularly suited to Singapore’s operating environment, including optimisation of scarce land resources through offshore or nearshore deployment, enhanced safety risk segregation between hydrogen handling infrastructure and core data centre operations, and greater flexibility in hydrogen transport and storage leveraging Singapore’s maritime ecosystem. In parallel, the parties will develop scalable hydrogen supply chain frameworks covering storage, transport, and system integration to support high-density, AI-driven digital infrastructure. The alliance will also assess customised long-term power procurement structures,…

Singapore — Bridge Data Centres (BDC) and BCA International (BCAI) have announced a new partnership to advance sustainable data centre practices across global markets and support Singapore’s ambitions as a global leader in green digital infrastructure. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed on 4 September 2025 at the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2025 event in Singapore. The partnership will leverage BDC’s leadership in energy efficiency and environmentally responsible operations, recognised by the recent award of BCA’s Green Mark Platinum Award — the highest rating achievable under the framework set out by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).        Mr Eric Fan, CEO of Bridge Data Centres said: “Our partnership with BCA International underscores a shared commitment to sustainable, future-ready data infrastructure as we address the region’s growing demand for hyperscale capacity. We look forward to working with Singapore’s built environment firms to advance green data centre practices and to build partnerships that support our ongoing commitment to achieving 100% renewable energy usage.”  Mr. Heng Teck Thai, Executive Director of BCA International and Deputy CEO of Building and Construction Authority, said, “We are pleased to partner with Bridge Data Centres to support sustainability across the region. Through knowledge exchange and collaboration with Singapore’s built environment firms w are pleased to help BDC advance towards their net zero goals whilst sharing best practices globally.” Driving green innovation in data centres The partnership with BCAI, a subsidiary of BCA, will focus on promoting sustainability and innovative construction methods in green and smart data centre development. Key areas include knowledge exchange, capacity building, and best practice sharing. The collaboration also creates new opportunities for Singapore-based built environment firms to expand internationally. These initiatives will support BDC’s regional data centre projects, promote sustainability through…