Abu Dhabi Fund Investing Up To $1.5 Billion To Bankroll GLPs Digital Infrastructure Push

Published: Friday, August 29, 2025 at 5:53 am

Abu Dhabi Fund Pumps Billions into GLP's Digital Infrastructure Expansion

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is injecting up to $1.5 billion into GLP, a Singapore-based logistics developer, to bolster its expansion into digital infrastructure and renewable energy. The initial investment of $500 million will be used to accelerate GLP's development of facilities designed to capitalize on the growth of e-commerce, the increasing use of artificial intelligence and cloud computing, and the shift towards renewable energy sources.

GLP, led by CEO Ming Mei, aims to leverage this investment to accelerate growth and seize opportunities within the expanding "new economy" sectors. The company has been actively expanding its data center presence, particularly in China, to meet the rising demand driven by the AI boom and the migration of businesses to cloud-based digital infrastructure.

GLP has a portfolio of data centers in China with a combined capacity exceeding 1.4 gigawatts. The company has been actively raising capital to support its expansion plans. In April, GLP raised 2.6 billion yuan through its first digital infrastructure fund. This week, GLP also sold a portion of its data center unit for 2.5 billion yuan. GLP is backed by investors including Chinese billionaire Zhang Lei's Hillhouse Capital, Bank of China, and HOPU Logistics Investments.

BNN's Perspective: This investment highlights the growing importance of digital infrastructure and renewable energy in the global economy. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's commitment to GLP underscores the potential for significant returns in these sectors. While the scale of the investment is substantial, it reflects a broader trend of institutional investors seeking to capitalize on the digital transformation and the push for sustainable energy solutions. This strategic move by ADIA is a positive sign for the future of digital infrastructure and renewable energy.

Keywords: Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, GLP, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data centers, China, investment, expansion, Ming Mei, Zhang Lei, Hillhouse Capital, Bank of China, HOPU Logistics Investments.

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