BDC intends to further deploy HVO-powered energy solutions across its data centres in Asia Pacific and beyond Singapore – Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data centre provider, and EcoCeres, a global leader in the innovation and commercialisation of renewable fuels and green molecules, have successfully completed their inaugural Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)-powered backup fuel pilot in Asia Pacific at BDC's data centre campuses. HVO is a next-generation renewable fuel derived from 100% waste-based feedstock and serves as a high-quality drop-in substitute for conventional fossil diesel. It requires no modifications to existing backup generators and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90 per cent. The pilot covered the full range of emergency backup power scenarios, including generator startup, load transfer and sustained operations under data centre conditions, with all performance and emissions targets met. In addition, BDC has completed large-scale HVO testing across multiple locations. Building on the success of the pilot, BDC intends to further deploy HVO-powered solutions across its data centre campus in Asia Pacific and beyond. Eric Fan, CEO of Bridge Data Centres, said: " Sustainability is core to BDC’s strategy. As AI workloads continue to scale across the region, we are committed to advancing innovative clean energy solutions that reduce our carbon footprint while meeting the performance and reliability requirements of our hyperscale customers. The success of our inaugural pilot in Asia Pacific demonstrates that HVO-powered backup fuel is a feasible and replicable concept for other high-growth data centre markets.” Matti Lievonen, CEO of EcoCeres, said: “Decarbonising data centres is one of the most urgent and technically demanding challenges in the net zero transition, and we are proud to partner with Bridge Data Centres to demonstrate that HVO is ready to perform at scale in real-world operations. By proving that waste based renewable fuels can…

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…

As AI workloads scale rapidly across Southeast Asia, the data centre industry is facing a less visible but equally urgent challenge: water. Cooling infrastructure for high-density compute environments consumes significant volumes of water — and in a region where water resilience is a strategic priority, sustainable water management is no longer optional. It is a design imperative. Bridge Data Centres (BDC) recently had the opportunity to address this challenge head-on at the SgWX Industrial Water Session, hosted at PUB WaterHub in Singapore. The session brought together over 140 industry leaders from the data centre ecosystem, technology providers, and water sector stakeholders to exchange ideas and advance practical solutions. What Is the SgWX Industrial Water Session? Organised by the Singapore Water Exchange (SgWX), the Industrial Water Session is a platform for Singapore's industrial and technology sectors to tackle shared water challenges. The event convenes operators, innovators, policymakers, and investors — creating the conditions for partnerships that can accelerate the adoption of water-efficient technologies at scale. This edition focused specifically on data centres — one of Singapore's fastest-growing infrastructure sectors and an increasingly significant contributor to industrial water demand. Key Themes: Water, Cooling, and Digital Infrastructure The session surfaced several critical themes shaping the future of data centre water management in Singapore and the broader region. Bridge Data Centres' Approach to Sustainable Water Management Lye Yit Tho, VP, Design Delivery at BDC, shared BDC's philosophy and practical approach to water sustainability — one grounded in the realities of building and operating data centres in tropical environments like Singapore and Johor, Malaysia. Integrated Water Reuse Systems Rather than treating water management as a compliance exercise, BDC designs for circular water use from the ground up. This means integrating water reclamation and reuse systems into the core infrastructure design, reducing reliance on potable water…

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,…

BANGKOK – Bridge Data Centres (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (BDC) has signed an industrial water purchase agreement with Eastwater Stecon Utilities Co., Ltd. (EWS), securing a long-term, sustainable water supply for BDC’s upcoming hyperscale data centre campus in Chonburi Province over the next 10 years from May 2026. Mr Eric Fan, CEO, Bridge Data Centres, said, “We are honoured to partner with EWS as their first data centre client, securing a robust and sustainable water supply for our Chonburi hyperscale campus. As we continue expanding our data centre footprint in Thailand, a stable utility ecosystem is key to delivering world-class digital infrastructure that supports artificial intelligence and computing strategies along with the nation’s digital transformation ambitions.” Mr Sampan Chanaburanasak, Director, STECON Power, said, “We are proud to supply Bridge Data Centres with industrial water for its Chonburi campus. This collaboration highlights EWS and the Eastwater Group’s role as a leading integrated water-management provider and reflects confidence in our water-management capability. BDC will benefit from a safe, high-quality, and uninterrupted water supply that complies with international sustainability and safety standards. More importantly, this partnership demonstrates our shared commitment to building a holistic and sustainable ecosystem to support Thailand’s data centre industry." Under this 10-year agreement, EWS, a joint venture between Eastern Water Resources Management and Development Public Company Limited (Eastwater) and Stecon Power Co., Ltd. of the STECON Group, will produce and deliver industrial water to support operations at BDC’s new facility in Chonburi Province. BDC’s new campus in the Khlong Tamru Subdistrict within Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) spans approximately 100 rai (16 hectares). Phase 1 offers power capacity, of approximately 200 MW, supported by a total investment of approximately USD 1.2 billion. The project has received investment promotion approval from Thailand’s Board of Investment, highlighting its importance to the country’s…

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…

Eric Fan, CEO, Bridge Data Centres and Abdul Rashid Hj Ismail, CEO of Johor Special Water exchanging a Memorandum of Understanding for the first and largest water reclamation project for its data centre site in Malaysia Johor — Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a leading regional provider of hyperscale data centre solutions, has partnered with Johor Special Water (JSW) to embark on Malaysia’s first Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) integrated within a data centre facility. The Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) is the first of its kind, repurposing treated effluent from a nearby Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) facility and converting it into high-grade reclaimed water suitable for data centre cooling. The plant applies advanced Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) technologies to deliver superior water recovery and quality. Located at the MY07 campus in Ulu Tiram, Johor, the initiative is an exciting step forward in aligning high-performance digital infrastructure with national sustainability goals. Mr Eric Fan, CEO of Bridge Data Centres, said the project demonstrates BDC’s commitment to environmental leadership and sustainable growth in Malaysia. “This is more than a technical achievement — it is an innovative response to growing industry demand for hyperscalers which vie for water resources. BDC's investments in infrastructure and technologies in this plant are anchored on harvesting recycled water for industrial use instead of competing for potable water supplies”, said Mr Fan. The plant significantly reduces reliance on potable water and strengthens the long-term resilience of BDC’s operations, while supporting Johor’s broader environmental agenda. With cumulative investments in Johor exceeding billions, BDC’s facility in MY07 is designed to support up to over 200MW of IT load across multiple phases and serves cloud providers, AI compute operators, and mission-critical enterprises across Southeast Asia. More than 200 skilled jobs in engineering, IT, and operations have been created as part…

4 July, Singapore – Bridge Data Centres, a Bain Capital-backed hyperscale data centre platform, has unveiled its inaugural environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, detailing its blueprint for a sustainable data centre future.   The rapid growth of data centre development across the Asia-Pacific region has intensified demand for high-performance, secure, and globally accessible computing. As data volumes surge and complexity increases, expectations are rising—data centres must deliver greater efficiency and reliability while reducing their environmental impact. Bridge Data Centres is addressing these evolving demands through sustainability-led innovation. The ESG report details how the company is investing in energy-efficient systems, accelerating its transition to renewable energy, enhancing supply chain performance, and committing to emissions reductions.  Ahead of the report’s release, BDC established a three-tier ESG governance framework comprising governance, management, and execution layers, with the Board of Directors providing top-level oversight. Eric Fan, Chairman of Bridge Data Centres ESG Committee, commented, “This inaugural ESG report is a testament to our commitment to building a future that is sustainable, equitable, and resilient. It reflects our core belief that the long-term success of our company is inseparable from the health of our planet, the well-being of our communities, and the trust we earn from our stakeholders.” The report highlights several technological milestones across six environmental performance domains—water resources management, high-efficiency thermal management, energy system resilience, carbon foot print reduction, green technology R&D, and digital energy governance. Backed by 588 patents, BDC has made significant strides in water recycling and on-site treatment systems to improve Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE). Breakthroughs in cooling technologies have lowered Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) in subtropical regions to below 1.2—setting a new company milestone for energy efficiency. At our Thailand facility, BDC deployed a distributed PV system, a key milestone in transforming the park's energy mix. In 2024, this…