How well evidenced is it
Running capacity. The site is operational or expanding. The rules are fixed and published on the Methodology page.
Named funderYes
Disclosed client (reported)Yes
Committed or approved capitalYes
Dated, sized phaseYes
Three or more sourcesYes
Dated source in the last 24 monthsYes
AI workloads
StatusConfirmed
direct-to-chip liquid cooling per operator
Phases
Initial phases · Operational50 MW, target 2024
Full build (20 halls) · Under construction150 MW
Who is behind it
OperatorAirTrunk · Colocation
Funder, EquityBlackstone
Funder, EquityCPP Investments
Client, reported, unconfirmedByteDance
Money at this site
Announced investment, 2025-02RM9.7bn (about US$2.2bn)
The figure covers several facilities.
Platform deals that include it
Blackstone/CPP acquisition of AirTrunk
Platform acquisition, 2024-09US$16.1bn
AirTrunk Malaysia total commitment
Country programme, 2026-05US$6.8bn
IFC investment in AirTrunk Johor
Debt, 2026-05-29US$175m
Platform capital spans several sites. It is never added to this project's own figure.
Power supply
132kV diverse HV feeds; design PUE 1.15
On-site solarPekat Solar (Pekat Group, Bursa) · 1 MW · Nov 2024 Confirmed source ↗ Rooftop solar, AirTrunk's first onsite RE in region
Water and cooling
WaterRecycled wastewater · Johor Special Water (IWK treated effluent) Confirmed source ↗ Recycled water scheme covers JHB1 and JHB2; plant not operating as of 2026-07-23 (The Star)
CoolingDirect liquid cooling · design PUE 1.15 Confirmed source ↗ Liquid cooling system implemented at JHB1 since 2024 (facility-stated)