Tasman Ring cable will help integrate Australia/New Zealand data centre markets

New subsea infrastructure will support Australia's $26 billion data centre investment and 3,100 MW capacity forecast.

David Kennedy · Venture Insights5 December 2024Period: Q4 20244 min read

540Tbps↑

Planned capacity of the Tasman Ring cable network

3,100 MW↑

Expected Australian deployable data centre capacity by 2030

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Abstract

This report analyses the announcement of the Tasman Ring cable network by Chorus and Datagrid. The 6,000 km system will connect major hubs in Australia and New Zealand, providing up to 540Tbps of capacity. This infrastructure is critical for integrating the two markets, enabling load shifting for AI workloads, and leveraging New Zealand's renewable energy to meet the skyrocketing demand for digital services and cloud computing across the Indo-Pacific region.

Key Takeaways

Chorus and Datagrid have announced a 6,000 km Tasman Ring cable network with 540Tbps capacity.
Australia's data centre capacity is forecast to grow from 1,350 MW in 2024 to 3,100 MW by 2030.
A projected $26 billion in investment will drive the expansion of the ANZ data centre market.

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The Tasman Ring cable network spans 6,000 km and delivers 540Tbps of capacity between major regional hubs. This infrastructure is the primary catalyst for integrating the two markets into a unified digital ecosystem.

Australian deployable data centre capacity will grow from 1,350 MW in 2024 to 3,100 MW by 2030. This expansion is supported by a projected $26 billion in total investment across the ANZ region.

AI-specific racks require up to 41 kW of power, representing a ten-fold increase over the 4 kW required for typical server racks. Power consumption for these specialized racks is forecast to grow at a 30% CAGR through 2028.

The industry faces a critical talent shortage, requiring 8,300 additional technical roles by 2030 to sustain projected growth. Furthermore, the high energy intensity of AI processing necessitates a shift toward sustainable power sources like New Zealand's hydroelectric reserves.

Tasman Ring cable will help integrate Australia/New Zealand data centre markets

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