Equinix Issues $3B as Data-Center Power Fights Spread — August 04, 2026

Equinix has issued $3 billion in bonds for its AI-ready infrastructure buildout as Cape Town advances planning for two proposed sites and AEP makes the ratepayer case for large-load contracts. The buildout is increasingly a capital, permitting and grid-cost-allocation story. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Cape Town’s Data-Centre Expansion Is Moving Faster Than Its Water and Energy Rules - Towncrier Africa — Towncrier Africa https://towncrierafrica.com/cape-towns-data-centre-expansion-is-moving-faster-than-its-water-and-energy-rules/ 2. American Electric Power: New Large Customers Expected To Offset Up To $16 Billion In Residential Costs — Pulse2 https://pulse2.com/american-electric-power-new-large-customers-expected-to-offset-up-to-16-billion-in-residential-costs/ 3. New issues: Equinix issued international bonds (US29444UBV70, US29444UBY10, US29444UBX37, US29390XAK00) in the amount of USD 850, USD 650, USD 650, USD 850 mln maturing in 2029, 2033, 2036, 2031 respectively. — Cbonds https://cbonds.com/news/4034481/ 4. What Equinix’s Azure Push Means for Malaysia’s Data Centres | Data Centre Magazine — Data Centre Magazine https://datacentremagazine.com/news/what-equinixs-azure-push-means-for-malaysias-data-centres Follow and rate The Data Center Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]