Summary:
1. BDx Data Centers secured funding for a new hyperscale data center in Hong Kong from SMBC, UOB, and Clifford Capital.
2. The funding highlights BDx’s expansion into the Hong Kong market and its ability to secure debt financing across countries.
3. The new data center in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, is designed for energy efficiency and sustainability, showcasing BDx’s commitment to digital transformation in Asia.
Article:
Asia-Pacific’s leading data center operator, BDx Data Centers (BDx), recently closed project funding for its inaugural hyperscale data center in Hong Kong. The financing for this venture was successfully secured from prominent infrastructure lenders in the region, including SMBC, UOB, and Clifford Capital.
This milestone marks BDx’s entry into the Hong Kong market and underscores its capability to obtain debt financing across different countries. The company’s track record of successful project financing in Singapore and Indonesia further solidifies lenders’ confidence in its ability to deliver in diverse markets.
The funding will be utilized for the construction and operational expenses of BDx’s state-of-the-art hyperscale data center in Kwai Chung, a prime location for digital infrastructure in Hong Kong. The facility, developed in close collaboration with its anchor hyperscale client, prioritizes technical excellence and energy efficiency in its design.
Mayank Srivastava, the CEO of BDx Data Centers, expressed, “This financing success reflects our commitment to driving digital transformation in Asia. Our flagship data center in Hong Kong embodies sustainability, performance, and scalability, demonstrating BDx’s capacity to meet client requirements efficiently.”
Clifford Capital Group Chief Executive Officer Murli Maiya remarked, “This partnership aligns with our mission to support innovative infrastructure projects that advance digital development in Asia. BDx’s proven expertise and technical prowess make them an ideal collaborator for this endeavor.”
UOB’s Lim Lay Wah, Group Head of Sector Solutions and Global Financial Institutions Group, emphasized the importance of supporting sustainable digital infrastructure initiatives. UOB is pleased to contribute to BDx’s Hong Kong data center project and looks forward to partnering with the company in its expansion across ASEAN, Greater China, and beyond.
The new hyperscale data center in Hong Kong will complement BDx’s existing portfolio of edge sites and data centers in Taiwan, Singapore, and Indonesia. With a strategic goal of deploying 1 GW of capacity, BDx is rapidly expanding its presence in Asia to meet the growing demands of the region’s digital economy and the increasing reliance on AI-driven applications.
