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EDITOR'S PICKAI Power Race Pushes Data-Centre Builders to Seek Billions in Bank Guarantees

By Tim Clark4 min read

New York, 4 August 2026 – The global race to build artificial intelligence infrastructure is creating a new financing market as data-centre developers seek billions of dollars in bank guarantees to secure increasingly scarce electricity supplies.

Developers must often commit substantial funds to utilities years before a facility begins operating. These payments support the construction of substations, transmission lines and other infrastructure required to connect power-intensive campuses to the electricity grid.

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  • Tim Clark is a Senior Geopolitical Analyst for The Ledger Asia, specializing in the intersection of international relations and market stability. With over a decade of experience, Tim provides deep-dive insights into Indo-Pacific security, global supply chain resilience, and the strategic competition between major powers.

    Previously a consultant for leading international think tanks, he focuses on how shifting diplomatic landscapes and maritime disputes impact corporate governance and trade policy. At The Ledger Asia, Tim’s analysis equips readers with the clarity needed to navigate the complex regulatory and economic environments of Southeast Asia and beyond.