Google's $6bn Data Centre in India Sets New Benchmark for ASEAN Tech

In a significant move that highlights India's growing digital infrastructure ambitions, Google has announced a $6 billion investment to develop Asia's largest data centre in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam. This development comes as regional tech infrastructure continues to expand, with Singapore maintaining its strategic position in AI and tech investments.

Strategic Investment and Renewable Energy Focus

The massive project includes a $2 billion investment in renewable energy capacity, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable tech infrastructure that aligns with regional digital transformation goals. The 1-gigawatt facility will be part of Google's parent company Alphabet's broader regional expansion, which includes developments in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Regional Impact and Infrastructure Development

The investment represents a significant boost to India's digital infrastructure, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, which has been actively seeking investments since its 2014 bifurcation. The state's ambitious plans include:

• Development of three cable landing stations in Visakhapatnam
• Creation of 6GW data centre capacity over five years
• Implementation of sustainable power generation solutions

Sustainable Technology and Power Infrastructure

Following the example of Singapore's leadership in infrastructure excellence, the project emphasizes green energy solutions while acknowledging the need for reliable power supply. The state anticipates power requirements of up to 10GW for its growing data centre industry over the next five years.

"The majority will end up being actually green energy, and that's the unique value proposition that we bring to the table," stated Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh's information technology minister.