Micron Technology Inc. has broken ground on a new advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, marking a planned $24 billion investment spread over the next decade. The fab will be built within Micron’s existing NAND manufacturing complex and is expected to deliver about 700,000 square feet of cleanroom space. Initial wafer output is targeted for the second half of 2028, supporting rising demand for NAND flash driven by AI and data-intensive workloads.

The project represents Singapore’s first double-story wafer fab and reinforces the country’s role as a key node in the global semiconductor supply chain. Senior Singapore government officials and leaders from the Economic Development Board (EDB) and JTC Corporation attended the groundbreaking ceremony, highlighting the strategic importance of the expansion to the nation’s advanced manufacturing ambitions.

The new facility will become part of Micron’s NAND Center of Excellence in Singapore, adding long-term capacity for technology transitions in advanced storage. By colocating R&D and manufacturing, Micron aims to improve development efficiency, shorten time-to-market, and strengthen research collaboration with academic and industry partners.

The fab also complements Micron’s previously announced high-bandwidth memory (HBM) advanced packaging facility at the same site. That facility remains on track to contribute meaningfully to HBM output in 2027. With both NAND and HBM operations in Singapore, Micron expects manufacturing and technology synergies across memory product lines. The company will retain flexibility in ramping capacity at the new fab in line with market conditions.

The expansion is expected to create around 1,600 jobs, mainly in fab engineering and operations. Together with approximately 1,400 roles linked to the HBM packaging facility, Micron’s Singapore growth plans will add about 3,000 positions overall. Many of these roles will focus on AI-enabled manufacturing, advanced robotics, and smart factory systems.

From a sustainability standpoint, the fab will align with Micron’s environmental commitments and build on the site’s previous recognition as a World Economic Forum Sustainability Lighthouse. The new facility is designed to meet LEED standards and will incorporate measures such as greenhouse gas abatement, water recycling, and waste reduction.

Micron is also working with universities and ecosystem partners to strengthen Singapore’s semiconductor talent pipeline. Efforts include internships, workforce upskilling in AI and smart manufacturing, and advanced R&D training to support future innovation.

By: DocMemory
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