BP Batam Supports Development of Large-Scale Data Centre Project
Batam (ANTARA) - The Batam Development Agency (BP Batam) in the Riau Islands (Kepri) is ready to become a digital hub in the Asia-Pacific region by supporting the development of a large-scale data centre project in the city through a strategic partnership with PLN Batam.
This support is marked by the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with PLN Batam and DayOne, including an electricity supply agreement for 450 megawatts (MW) by PLN Batam for the construction of the large-scale data centre in the Kabil Industrial Tech Park area.
Head of BP Batam, Amsakar Achmad, emphasised that infrastructure readiness and regulatory ease are the key factors in attracting global investor interest.
“BP Batam is committed to creating a conducive investment climate through accelerated permitting and the provision of integrated supporting infrastructure. The entry of this large-scale data centre project proves that Batam is ready to become a world digital hub,” said Amsakar in an official statement received in Batam on Friday.
The project will strengthen digital infrastructure to support AI-based computing and cloud services in the Asia-Pacific region.
This strategic step is confirmed through the signing of the Electricity Power Purchase Agreement (PJBTL) with a capacity of 511 MVA or equivalent to 450 megawatts (MW), which becomes the largest electricity supply for data centre customers in Indonesia.
This energy supply will support the gradual operation of the DayOne data centre from 2026 to 2027.
PLN Batam President Director Kwin Fo added that this collaboration is inseparable from the active role of BP Batam in synergising regulators with infrastructure providers.
“We believe that the synergy between PLN Batam and DayOne with full support from BP Batam will further strengthen Batam’s position as a prime investment area and a centre for digital economic growth in Southeast Asia,” said Kwin Fo.
In addition, a memorandum of understanding for integrated infrastructure solution services for the data centre ecosystem was also signed, including studies on the provision of fibre optic networks and maintenance of critical infrastructure.
The presence of this large-scale data centre is expected to have a multiplier effect on the local economy, opening up jobs in the technology sector, and strengthening Batam’s position on the global digital investment map.
“We hope that the cooperation signed today will benefit all parties and make a real contribution to regional economic growth and improved investment climate in Batam City,” he said.
DayOne Chief Executive Officer Jamie Khoo revealed that the administrative ease facilitated by BP Batam was a crucial factor in the company’s expansion decision.
“This expansion is an important milestone in our strategy to build one of Asia’s leading digital infrastructure platforms, including our Singapura-Johor-Batam (SIJORI) model that connects Singapore, Johor, and Batam into the first truly integrated cross-border data centre platform in Southeast Asia,” said Jamie.
In addition to ensuring electricity supply, BP Batam is also promoting the use of clean energy through the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the development of a Solar Power Plant (PLTS) with a capacity of over 200 MWp in the BP Batam working area.