Digital infrastructure developer Equinix, in a joint venture with Indonesian conglomerate Astra International, has inaugurated its first high-performance data centre in Jakarta’s central business district.

Called JK1, the eight-storey facility provides access to more than 50 global and local network service providers and internet exchanges, forming a robust ecosystem to support businesses expanding in the Southeast Asian nation.

The data centre offers 550 cabinets in the first phase, with a total capacity of 1,600 cabinets and colocation space of 5,300 square metres when fully built. The facility will provide interconnection services, including Equinix Fabric and Equinix Internet Access, enabling businesses in Indonesia to build their own ecosystems and capitalize on digital opportunities.

With its digital economy projected to reach US$130 billion by 2025, Indonesia needs foundational digital infrastructure to bolster connectivity and support emerging technologies like artificial intelligence ( AI ).

By leveraging Equinix’s cloud-dense and highly secure platform, businesses in Indonesia can deploy data networks and services rapidly and at scale with a global footprint and extensive digital ecosystem, the company says.

Sustainable design

“Indonesia has the advantage of sufficient water supply and competitive energy access, including the great potential of green energy, which is a key factor in the operational efficiency of data centres,” says minister of communication and digital affairs Meutya Hafid. “The presence of Equinix JK1 also opens up opportunities for collaboration with national businesses, from large corporations to SMEs, in strengthening the globally connected digital ecosystem."

JK1 incorporates sustainability into its design, leveraging innovative technologies such as cooling array and liquid cooling technology, ensuring efficient heat management for high-density and high-performance computer workloads such as AI.

It is designed to achieve an average power usage effectiveness ( PUE ) of 1.41 at full load. The facility will be operated efficiently within the globally accepted boundaries of the A1A standards from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.

The data centre in Indonesia is 100% covered by renewables through the purchase of renewable energy credits or RECs. Globally, Equinix achieved 96% renewables coverage in 2024, and continues to focus on decarbonizing its global operations and optimizing efficiency across its portfolio.