Data centre operator Empyrion Digital (formerly Empyrion DC) has announced a major expansion into Japan by signing a binding agreement with one of Japan's largest financial services groups. The agreement will lead to the development of the JP1 Tokyo data centre, a 25 MW facility in Tokyo, the company said in a statement this week.
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Features of JP1 Tokyo
The JP1 Tokyo data centre will be located within 5 km of Otemachi, the Internet Exchange, and Tokyo's CBD. Spanning 21,000 square meters over five stories, the Tier III, carrier-neutral facility is designed to support Generative AI and High-Performance Computing workloads, the company noted.
Sustainability Measures
The facility will also be equipped with advanced cooling technologies to improve energy and water usage efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Empyrion Digital said: "Entering the Japanese market is a significant milestone for Empyrion Digital. Japan is a key market for digital innovation in Asia, and we are excited to contribute to its growth with JP1 in Tokyo."
"Our expansion into Japan signifies our commitment to providing world-class, future-ready digital infrastructure that meets the diverse needs of our hyperscale and enterprise customers while continually improving sustainability and innovation."
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Developments and Strategic Goals
"With a proven track record of owning and operating an award-winning data centre in Singapore and the construction of our Korea KR1 data centre in Gangnam, Seoul, well underway, we are well-positioned to build on this Tokyo investment and capitalise on future opportunities in Tokyo and Osaka," Empyrion Digital added.
Seraya Partners, the platform's backer, expressed enthusiasm for the investment, underscoring Japan's significance as a top destination for infrastructure projects. Construction for the JP1 Tokyo data centre is slated to begin in 2025, with an expected operational date of late 2027.
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Empyrion Digital, launched by Seraya Partners in 2021, currently operates a 7.7 MW data centre in Singapore and is building a 29.4 MW facility in Seoul, South Korea.
