Infrastructure

The United States is moving to accelerate the development of AI infrastructure after federal regulators directed major electricity grid operators to reassess how large power users connect to the network. The decision is designed to address mounting...

Shell Recharge and Chinese power electronics firm SINEXCEL have established a joint research and development laboratory in Shenzhen, China, focused on ultra-fast and megawatt-level electric vehicle (EV) charging technologies. The collaboration will...

The United Kingdom and Japan have announced a strategic £18 billion investment package focused on infrastructure, renewable energy, financial services, and advanced technology projects, marking a major step in bilateral economic cooperation. The...

China has inaugurated what it claims is the world’s first wind-powered underwater data centre, a 24‑megawatt subsea facility located ten kilometres off the coast of Shanghai that draws nearly all its electricity from adjacent offshore wind turbines....

Britain’s National Energy System Operator has issued grid connection dates to over 700 renewable energy projects, representing approximately 37 gigawatts of capacity, in a landmark step for national infrastructure planning and decarbonisation...

Amazon’s multi-billion-dollar agreement with Corning reflects the growing importance of network capacity as digital demand accelerates across economies. While announced as a supply partnership, the deal points to a broader trend of large-scale...

AirTrunk’s commitment to invest $30 billion in India by 2030 marks one of the largest infrastructure investments announced in the country’s digital sector and highlights the growing importance of next-generation facilities supporting artificial...

The European Union is preparing new energy-efficiency standards for data centres, signalling a growing focus on the sustainability and resilience of the infrastructure underpinning Europe’s digital economy. As demand for artificial intelligence,...

The UK’s net zero transition is increasingly reshaping the country’s infrastructure landscape, with new figures showing that industries linked to clean energy and low-carbon development now contribute more than £100 billion annually to the economy....

The global fibreglass pipe market is projected to reach $7.97 billion by 2033, driven by rising investment in infrastructure modernisation, water systems and energy networks. The forecast highlights growing demand for durable construction materials...

UAE-based artificial intelligence company Core42 has secured $550 million in financing from HSBC to support the expansion of its AI infrastructure operations across the United States and Europe. The transaction highlights rising institutional...

British International Investment has launched a $300 million renewable energy platform focused on accelerating clean power generation across India, reinforcing growing international investment interest in large-scale energy infrastructure within...

Belfast Harbour has announced a £1.3 billion long-term investment strategy aimed at expanding trade capacity, modernising transport infrastructure and supporting Northern Ireland’s economic growth over the next 25 years. The programme represents one...

Heathrow Airport could be forced to allow external infrastructure firms to participate in building its proposed third runway as UK regulators push for greater competition and lower development costs. The proposal reflects growing concern that the...

VoltaGrid has secured a US$1 billion investment from Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and Halliburton to accelerate power infrastructure development for data centres and industrial operations. The financing reflects growing demand for reliable...

Falmouth Harbour has invested £50,000 in new mooring infrastructure as part of a wider effort to strengthen its position within the UK’s maritime economy. The project is designed to support increasing demand from superyachts and large commercial...

China has launched its first interprovincial urban rail line, deepening infrastructure integration between Jiangsu and Anhui provinces as the country continues expanding transport networks to support regional economic growth. The Ningma Line,...

A major Amazon Web Services outage has renewed scrutiny over the resilience of global data centre infrastructure after overheating at a Northern Virginia facility disrupted services across major digital platforms including Coinbase and FanDuel. The...

TikTok has committed a record US$25 billion to expand its digital infrastructure in Thailand, making it one of the company’s largest investment in Southeast Asia. The move is aimed at significantly bolstering the country’s digital ecosystem by...

The European Commission has urged member states to exclude Huawei and ZTE from critical connectivity infrastructure, signalling a decisive shift in Europe’s approach to digital and physical network security. The recommendation targets core telecom...