ACS has secured a new contract to build a data center in Hyderabad, India, in collaboration with Sterling & Wilson. This project adds to the growing demand for digital infrastructure in the country, a market valued at €18 billion.
ACS, through its subsidiary Leighton Asia, has obtained a new contract to construct a data center in the Hyderabad region of India, in collaboration with its local partner Sterling & Wilson. This information, reported by expansion.com, highlights that the construction of data centers has become an important growth driver in the construction sector in this country.
The Spanish company has not disclosed details about the scale or budget of this project, which adds to its extensive portfolio of opportunities in an expanding market. According to the latest analyses, more than 3.1 gigawatts (GW) of data center capacity is being planned in India, representing a total investment of €18 billion.
Currently, India operates 1.7 GW, has 1.3 GW under construction, and another 3.1 GW with secured permits. In Hyderabad, the identified opportunity is approximately 1.9 GW.
"This award reflects the trust that clients place in Leighton Asia's ability to execute complex projects safely and reliably," says Roberto Gallardo, CEO of Cimic.
Sterling & Wilson is one of the leading data center builders in India, and this new project strengthens its partnership with Leighton Asia. This is the second joint work between the two, who are looking to expand their presence in the digital market.
Leighton Asia, as part of ACS, has positioned itself as a preferred contractor among major hyperscalers and developers of such facilities. The Japanese company NTT relies on ACS to work on its AI campuses, including a recent one in Thailand.
In the last two years, Leighton Asia has announced contracts in Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, and the Philippines, demonstrating ACS's commitment to the digital sector and its growth potential linked to artificial intelligence.
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