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Airtrunk

AirTrunk is the largest APAC-focused data center operator, with a portfolio spanning Australia, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Arc Brief covers AirTrunk's infrastructure expansion, sustainability commitments — including its transition to recycled water sources — and its significance as a Blackstone-backed platform shaping regional capacity.

Editorial Coverage

INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS
Issue 005

Data Centers Are Efficient. That Doesn't Mean They're Fair.

The industry has spent a decade improving its water metrics. It has been measuring the wrong thing.

News Coverage

11 ARTICLES
Aerial view of a large data center campus in a green landscape
DATA CENTERS
Data Centers· 3 min read

AirTrunk Secures $2.3 Billion Green Loan for Malaysian AI Data Center Expansion

Blackstone-backed AirTrunk obtained significant green financing for its JHB2 hyperscale data center in Johor, Malaysia, amid surging regional demand.

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via Bloomberg
Singapore skyline with data center infrastructure overlay
DATA CENTERS
Data Centers· 3 min read

Blackstone Explores AirTrunk REIT Listing in Singapore

The potential Singapore-listed REIT would be backed by mature operating data centers, retaining the development pipeline with Blackstone and CPP Investments.

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via Real Estate Source
Rendered image of a modern, sustainable data center campus in a green setting.
DATA CENTERS
Data Centers· 3 min read

AirTrunk Secures $2.33 Billion Green Financing for Malaysian Hyperscale Data Center

Blackstone-backed AirTrunk obtains substantial green loan for its JHB2 campus in Johor, Malaysia, targeting advanced energy and water efficiency.

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via MarketScreener
A modern data center facility with rows of servers and cooling systems.
DATA CENTERS
Data Centers· 3 min read

AirTrunk Plans Singapore REIT for $1.5 Billion Offering

Blackstone-backed AirTrunk is confidentially filing for a Singapore REIT offering to raise an estimated $1.5 billion, leveraging its APAC data center assets.

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via Mingtiandi
AirTrunk JHB2 data center in Johor, Malaysia
DATA CENTERS
Data Centers· 3 min read

AirTrunk Secures US$2.3 Billion Green Loan for Malaysia Hyperscale Data Centre

Blackstone-backed AirTrunk has secured its largest single-asset financing to date, a green loan for its JHB2 hyperscale data centre in Malaysia.

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via The Edge Singapore
Singapore skyline with data center infrastructure overlay
DATA CENTERS
Data Centers· 3 min read

JPMorgan: Singapore DC Rents Double Sydney's Amid Policy Divergence

New research highlights how Singapore's strict data center policies are driving rental costs significantly higher than in Sydney, while Malaysia courts hyperscale investment.

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via Mingtiandi
Blackstone building with APAC region overlay
INVESTMENT & DEALS
Investment & Deals· 3 min read

Blackstone Establishes APAC Infrastructure Platform, Appoints India Head

Blackstone expands its infrastructure investment focus in Asia-Pacific with a new dedicated platform and a key hire for its India operations.

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via Caproasia
A modern data center facility with servers and cooling systems.
TECH & BUSINESS
Tech & Business· 3 min read

AirTrunk Plans US$1.5 Billion Singapore REIT IPO

Data center operator targets largest Singapore IPO since 2017 for APAC expansion.

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via ETDatacenters
Modern data center interior with rows of servers and cooling systems
INVESTMENT & DEALS
Investment & Deals· 3 min read

Southeast Asia Data Center Investment to Surge to $61 Billion

Region poised for 15.5% CAGR growth through 2031, driven by AI and cloud demand, despite rising energy costs.

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via GlobeNewswire
AirTrunk data center facility in the Asia Pacific region
DATA CENTERS
Data Centers· 3 min read

AirTrunk Targets US$1.5 Billion Singapore REIT IPO for APAC Expansion

Blackstone-backed data center operator seeks major capital injection to fuel growth across Asia Pacific markets, including India.

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via Reuters
Data center infrastructure with server racks
TECH & BUSINESS
Tech & Business· 3 min read

Australia to Invest Billions in Indian Data Centers

Australian High Commissioner announces significant investment from AirTrunk to bolster India's digital infrastructure and tech future.

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via NewsX

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