How well evidenced is it
Running capacity. The site is operational or expanding. The rules are fixed and published on the Methodology page.
Named funderNo
Disclosed client (confirmed)Yes
Committed or approved capitalYes
Dated, sized phaseNo
Three or more sourcesYes
Dated source in the last 24 monthsNo
AI workloads
StatusLikely
hyperscaler self-build (GCP/TPU plausible)
Phases
DC1 · OperationalSize not published, target 2014
DC2 · OperationalSize not published, target 2015
DC3 · OperationalSize not published, target 2022
DC4 · OperationalSize not published, target 2024
Lok Yang build · Under constructionSize not published
Stage history
Who is behind it
OperatorGoogle · Hyperscaler self-build
Client, confirmedGoogle (own use / GCP)
Money at this site
Announced investment, 2024-06US$5bn
The figure covers several facilities.
It includes GPUs and IT hardware, so it is not comparable with building cost.
Build, land, power and water
Nothing found in public sources yet. Most contractors and utilities never name their data centre clients. Know who built it or where its power comes from?
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