AirTrunk proposes ₹1.03 lakh crore investment for Andhra Pradesh data centres
The Blackstone-backed operator plans to develop two hyperscale campuses with a combined capacity of up to 1.8 gigawatts.
AirTrunk, a data centre operator backed by Blackstone, has proposed an investment of approximately ₹1.03 lakh crore to build two hyperscale data centre campuses in Andhra Pradesh, according to reports from Business Today, Mint and Moneycontrol.
The company has submitted a detailed project report to the state government for the facilities, which are expected to have a combined capacity of up to 1.8 gigawatts (GW). The AirTrunk India-JCK Infra project is expected to create 3,120 jobs.
The proposal comes as Andhra Pradesh aims to become a hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure. This follows Alphabet-owned Google's announcement of a $15 billion AI hub in the state, which is expected to begin operations in 2028.
The scale of such projects has raised concerns regarding electricity and water usage. In response, AirTrunk stated it will use air-cooled technology to reduce water consumption and will rely on industrial rather than municipal water supplies.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the government is expanding renewable energy capacity to support large-scale developments. He noted the state is developing nearly 160 GW of green energy capacity, including solar, wind, and battery storage.
The investment remains subject to necessary regulatory approvals and infrastructure readiness.