Following the first call for application in 2022, the Singapore Economic Development Board (“EDB“) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (“IMDA“) have launched the Second Data Centre – Call for Application (“DC-CFA2“) in December 2025. This is part of Singapore’s efforts to facilitate the sustainable growth of data centres (“DCs“).
Under the DC-CFA2, at least 200MW of DC capacity will be made available, with potentially more through the adoption of new and innovative green energy pathways.
Applications will be assessed holistically based on their strategic value to Singapore’s digital economy, broader economic contributions, and commitment to sustainability. The DC-CFA2 key evaluation requirements are as follows:
- Strategic: Strengthening Singapore as a hub
- The proposal should strengthen Singapore’s value proposition as a trusted hub for technology innovation, as well as strengthen Singapore’s international digital connectivity and digital infrastructure resilience.
- Economic: Broader contributions to Singapore’s economic objectives
- The proposal should indicate the fixed asset investments and total business expenditure for the DC and propose other activities or partnerships that (i) drive the growth of Singapore’s digital economy, and (ii) improve the competitiveness of industries and companies based in Singapore.
- Sustainability: Best-in-Class Resource Efficiency and Use of Green Energy
- The applicant should propose how it intends to run the most efficient DC that is best in class.
- The selected applicant must obtain the BCA-IMDA Green Mark for Data Centres 2024 Platinum certification.
- The applicant should design, build and operate a DC that is best-in-class in terms of facility-level energy efficiency, and achieve a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.25 (at 100% IT load) or better.
- The applicant should demonstrate optimisation of IT energy efficiency and meet the best-in-class IT energy efficiency standards set out in the Singapore Standard on Energy Efficiency of Data Centre IT Equipment (SS 715:2025).
- The applicant should maximise the use of green energy to power its proposed new DC capacity, with at least 50% powered by eligible green energy pathways.
Click on the following link for more information:
- Launch of second data centre – Call for application (available on the IMDA website at imda.gov.sg)
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