APAC Data Center Pipeline Surges as AI Pre-Leasing Tightens Supply
Driven by surging investment in AI and cloud infrastructure, Asia-Pacific’s data center pipeline reached a record-breaking 26.5 GW in H1 2026.
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Asia-Pacific's data center pipeline reached a record 26.5 gigawatts in the first half of 2026, driven by accelerating investment in AI and cloud infrastructure across the region. Most of this capacity remains in the planning stage rather than under active construction, with actual delivery depending on securing adequate power connections, land, permits, financing, and equipment. The region has entered a period of power-constrained development, forcing builders and major companies to look beyond traditional data center hubs toward secondary markets that can supply power at scale. Vacancy rates in colocation data centers continue to decline despite new capacity coming online, indicating that demand for AI infrastructure is absorbing supply faster than it can be built.
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