Oaktree’s Data Center Firm Wants to Triple Capacity With AI Boom

A UK-based data center operator backed by Oaktree Capital Management plans to triple its capacity by expanding into AI-focused infrastructure, targeting partnerships with global tech giants. The firm aims to meet surging demand for AI workloads, which require high-performance computing and energy-intensive data centers, positioning itself as a key player in the AI infrastructure boom. Construction and expansion efforts will focus on high-density facilities optimized for AI training and inference, leveraging existing UK sites while exploring new locations to scale rapidly. Partnerships with hyperscalers, chipmakers, and cloud providers will drive the initiative, aligning with broader industry trends where AI workloads dominate data center growth strategies. The move reflects broader market shifts as traditional data centers pivot to AI specialization, with energy efficiency and scalability becoming critical competitive differentiators in 2026.