Nvidia is planning a major expansion of data-centre capacity in Australia aimed at meeting growing demand for AI computing. The company says it is working with multiple local partners to build what it calls “AI factory” capacity, with the scale of the effort potentially reaching up to 2 gigawatts (GW) by 2027.
Several outlets report that Nvidia’s announcement involves partnerships with eight Australian data-centre and cloud providers. The firms named include Firmus, Sharon AI, IREN, Megaport, ResetData, CDC, NextDC and AirTrunk. Quartz adds context by citing Australia’s existing AI or compute capacity of about 1.6 GW, saying the proposed buildout would more than double that level.
Coverage generally aligns on the purpose (supporting AI demand), the partner-led approach, and the headline capacity range and timeline. Differences in emphasis are limited: some outlets frame the move as “major expansion” to meet AI needs, while others focus on the specific partner list and the comparison with current national capacity.
