Micron commits $24B to new Singapore NAND fab expansion

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Micron is investing $24B to build a new NAND wafer fab in Singapore, expanding capacity as AI and data-center memory demand accelerates.
The double-storey fab adds 700,000 sq ft, starts production in 2028, and will create about 1,600 high-skilled tech jobs.
Integrated R&D, advanced packaging and sustainability goals position Singapore as a key hub in Micron’s global memory strategy.

The project will add about 700,000 square feet of cleanroom space, with wafer production expected to start in the second half of 2028, reports Verdict.

Designed as Singapore’s first double-storey wafer fab, the facility will significantly expand Micron’s NAND output capacity. The expansion comes as global demand for memory accelerates, driven by artificial intelligence, data centers and data-intensive applications. Micron said the new capacity will give it flexibility to scale production in line with market conditions. The site will also anchor Micron’s regional NAND Centre of Excellence.

Jobs, R&D and integration with advanced packaging

The new fab is expected to create around 1,600 jobs focused on semiconductor engineering, manufacturing operations, AI and automation. When combined with Micron’s previously announced high-bandwidth memory (HBM) advanced packaging facility in Singapore, total job creation across both projects is projected to reach about 3,000 roles.

The HBM site is scheduled to begin supplying products by 2027, strengthening Micron’s position in memory used for AI accelerators. Importantly, the new NAND facility will integrate research and development with manufacturing, allowing faster product deployment. Micron aims to deepen collaboration with universities and research institutions as part of this model. The company views tighter integration between R&D and production as a competitive advantage in advanced memory.

Strategic partnership and sustainability focus

Singapore government officials attended the groundbreaking ceremony, underscoring the strategic importance of the investment to the country’s semiconductor ecosystem. Micron executives highlighted long-standing support from agencies such as the Economic Development Board and JTC Corporation. Sustainability is a core element of the project, with the facility designed to meet LEED standards for emissions reduction, water recycling and waste management.

The site builds on previous sustainability recognition from the World Economic Forum and Singapore’s Energy Efficiency National Partnership. Micron is also investing in workforce development through internships, employee upskilling and AI-focused training programs. The Singapore expansion complements Micron’s broader global push, including its recently launched $100 billion memory megafab project in New York.

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