Latest Data Centre Development News

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX – CIP) reported a robust HY26 with strong income growth, portfolio valuation gains, and an upgraded full-year earnings forecast, underpinned by active leasing and strategic capital management.

Centuria Industrial REIT has reported robust HY26 financial results, underpinned by solid leasing activity, a $75 million valuation gain, and strategic expansion into the booming data centre sector. The REIT reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, signalling confidence in continued earnings growth amid favourable industrial market conditions.

Greenwing Resources updates its strategy for the Que River Project, combining a renewed mining push with an innovative plan to develop digital infrastructure on site.

1414 Degrees has made significant strides in developing its Aurora Energy Precinct, securing crucial regulatory approvals for its battery storage system and progressing its battery materials and hydrogen technologies.

Pilot Energy has made significant strides in Q4 2025 with the launch of a modular data centre joint venture, progress on a hybrid solar and battery project, and advancement of offshore gas exploration partnerships, supported by substantial new financing.

KALiNA Power has strengthened its financial position by selling a 180 MW load allocation for C$18 million, while advancing its Alberta gas-fired power projects amid evolving regulatory frameworks.

1414 Degrees secures critical approvals from AEMO and ElectraNet for its 140 MW Aurora Battery Energy Storage System, advancing the project toward grid connection and commercial operation in 2026.

NEXTDC has received State Significant Development approval for its S4 Sydney Data Centre at Horsley Park, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for its expansion plans in New South Wales.

CPP Investments and Goodman Group have launched a A$14 billion partnership to develop data centres across key European markets, marking CPP’s first foray into European digital infrastructure.

NEXTDC has responded to ASX concerns over early media disclosures about its $7 billion OpenAI data centre deal, affirming compliance with continuous disclosure rules and downplaying price sensitivity.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT appoints Michael Juniper as CEO, signaling a strategic push into advanced data centre development amid rising cloud and AI demand. Chris Maher shifts focus to government relations, underscoring regulatory challenges ahead.