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        "msgid": "the-bdx-ai-data-centre-project-in-jatiluhur-suspended-by-kdms-subordinates-1790740437",
        "date": "2026-09-30 10:25:00",
        "title": "The BDx AI Data Centre Project in Jatiluhur Suspended by KDM's Subordinates",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The West Java Provincial Government has temporarily halted the construction of the BDx AI data centre in the Jatiluhur area due to pending environmental and building permits. Concerns have been raised regarding the project's significant water requirements and its potential impact on local agricultural irrigation systems.",
        "content": "<p>The West Java Provincial Government has officially suspended the BDx\ndata centre project in the Jatiluhur area because construction\nrequirements are still being processed, including the Environmental\nImpact Assessment (AMDAL) and Building Approval (PBG).<\/p>\n<p>Construction of the data centre began on 22 September 2026. The\nfacility is situated on 8,000 square metres of land with a total\ndevelopment area of 11 hectares. Located five kilometres from the\nJatiluhur Dam, the project is planned to have a capacity of up to 640\nMW.<\/p>\n<p>Electricity supply will be sourced from PLN within the framework of\nIndonesia\u2019s national power grid, exploring low-carbon energy pathways,\nincluding utilising hydropower schemes in collaboration with PJT for\nsustainable clean energy.<\/p>\n<p>The CGK4 data centre is set to be developed over three years.\nConstruction has commenced on Building 1, which will operate in stages\nto meet the rising demand for AI. Building 1 will gradually reach a\ncapacity of 120 MW, with operations scheduled to begin in early\n2027.<\/p>\n<p>The data centre facility utilises direct-to-chip liquid cooling\narchitecture. This cooling system is designed for 500 kW per rack to\nsupport the next generation of AI accelerators.<\/p>\n<p>According to an official company statement, CGK4 is part of the BDx\nAI expansion, supported by a US$320 million loan facility in 2026. The\ndata centre is projected to create between 2,000 and 3,000 jobs\ngradually.<\/p>\n<p>The West Java Governor, Dedi Mulyadi, attended the commencement\nceremony alongside BDx Data Centres CEO Mayank Srivastava and BDx\nIndonesia CEO Agus Hartono Wijaya.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Suspended Amid Water Concerns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Head of the West Java Communication and Informatics Department,\nAdi Komar, stated that the provincial government has concerns regarding\ncompliance with the applicable regulations for the data centre\u2019s\nconstruction.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/the-bdx-ai-data-centre-project-in-jatiluhur-suspended-by-kdms-subordinates-1790740437",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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