Singapore Enters a New Phase of Sustainable Growth With DC-CFA2
Singapore has launched the second Data Centre Call for Applications (DC-CFA2), opening a new chapter for the country’s tightly regulated data centre market. This timely Market Spotlight provides a clear and concise view of how the new framework shapes upcoming capacity, sustainability requirements and Singapore’s long term role as a strategic digital hub. Data is drawn from DC Byte’s tracking of market activity as of December 2025.
Why You Need This Report: Insight to Guide Strategic Moves
This free snapshot helps investors, developers and planners understand how Singapore’s new DC-CFA2 framework is guiding the next phase of market expansion.
- Singapore’s New Growth Window: DC-CFA2 provides at least 200MW of additional capacity, reinforcing Singapore’s position as a stable environment for high value digital workloads.
- A Clear View of Market Trajectory: Track the evolution of Singapore’s total IT capacity from 2022 to 2025, influenced by the DC-CFA pilot, the Green Data Centre Roadmap and new groundbreakings from major operators.
- Understanding the Moratorium: Learn how the pause on new data centre builds shaped market policy, sustainability priorities and regional activity in Johor and the Riau Islands.
- How DC-CFA2 Sets the New Standard: Explore the updated requirements, including a PUE target of 1.25 or better and at least 50 percent green energy adoption. These benchmarks support AI readiness and efficiency for future digital workloads.
- SIJORI Regional Shifts: Compare Singapore’s market with Johor and the Riau Islands from 2022 to 2025 and see how each subregion has evolved under different development conditions.
- Future Outlook for Singapore: Understand how the market is expected to absorb upcoming phases of capacity, why financial and latency-sensitive workloads remain anchored in Singapore and why reverse migration from Johor and Riau is unlikely.
Highlights from the Report
- 300MW: Additional capacity outlined in the Singapore Green Data Centre Roadmap, representing a 20 percent boost to total capacity in the near term.
- 200MW: Minimum capacity to be awarded under DC-CFA2, compared with 80MW in the pilot round.
- 1.25 PUE Target: New facilities must achieve a PUE of 1.25 or better and maximise green energy use at 50 percent or more.
- High Value Workload Profile: Singapore continues to attract financial, niche AI and sovereign demand, while Johor and the Riau Islands support bulk hyperscale and large AI builds.
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This snapshot offers a timely overview of the policies, market dynamics and regional context shaping Singapore’s data centre future. Whether you are assessing new opportunities or planning long term deployments, this report provides the essential insights you need.
