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Data Center Refrigerant Market to Surpass USD 1.62 Billion by 2035
The global data center refrigerant market was valued at USD 633 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.62 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 9.6%. Market growth is driven by expanding hyperscale data centers, rising AI workloads, and increasing demand for energy-efficient cooling solutions. HFO refrigerants dominated the market with a 67.7% share in 2025, while the hyperscale segment accounted for 40%. The industry is shifting toward low-global-warming-potential refrigerants due to stricter environmental regulations and sustainability goals. Key players, including Daikin Industries, Honeywell, Chemours, and Linde, are focusing on innovation, strategic partnerships, and production expansion to meet growing demand.

Data Center Planet Apps Now on iOS and Android
The global data centre directory is now a free app on the App Store and Google Play — the full directory of 9,782 facilities, plus news and events, on your phone.

What Is a Data Center Directory — and How to Use One
A data center directory is a structured record of facilities and the companies that run them. What separates one from a broker or a marketplace, what data to expect, and how to judge whether it can be trusted.
Health and Safety in the Data Centre: Managing Risk in Mission-Critical Environments
Data centres present a unique combination of electrical, thermal, chemical, and physical hazards. We look at the key H&S obligations operators must meet, and how digital platforms are helping teams stay compliant.
Sabey Data Center Properties Secures Additional Investment from Ares to Support Continued Growth
Ares Secondaries funds' total commitment to the Sabey Data Center Properties platform now exceeds $500 million, supporting continued development of hyperscale and enterprise data center campuses across the United States.

AI Data Center Market to Hit USD 1.98 Trillion by 2034 at 35.5% CAGR
The global AI data center market, valued at USD 98.2 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 1.98 trillion by 2034, growing at a 35.5% CAGR.

PODTECH to Present PODVIEW Fluid Monitoring with Datalec Precision Installations at Data Centre World Asia 2026
PODTECH will support partner Datalec Precision Installations at Stand B10 at Data Centre World Asia 2026 in Singapore, where Managing Director Harry Pod will present PODVIEW, the company's fluid monitoring system.

Toptana Technologies Wins 2026 Broadband Communities Tribal Lands Award
The Quinault Indian Nation-owned infrastructure company was recognized for its Washington State cable landing station and backhaul network, the first CLS developed in the state in more than 25 years.

SQUAN Launches Data Center Practice to Own Connectivity from OSP to Rack
SQUAN has launched a data center practice to act as a single accountable partner from outside plant through rack-level inside plant, as AI and hyperscale growth add complexity to connectivity builds.

Why Data Center Planet Beats DataCenterMap for Operators and Buyers
DataCenterMap helped the industry learn to search by city. Data Center Planet adds an interactive globe, submarine cables, events, and free listings with no restrictions on the core profile.

Datum Deploys Its Open Network Cloud at DataBank to Connect Distributed AI Infrastructure
New PoPs in Ashburn, Dallas, and Salt Lake City place Datum's neutral, programmable network layer inside three of North America's most strategic AI interconnection markets
