Singapore’s BDx launches 640MW data center project in West Java
The initial facility, which has a capacity of 120 MW, has secured 845 MVA from the PLN grid and is expected to begin operating early next year.
Singapore-based digital infrastructure firm BDx Data Centers has initiated construction on a massive 640-megawatt (MW) artificial intelligence data center in Jatiluhur, West Java, Indonesia. The facility, known as CGK4, will initially house a 120 MW capacity, with the first phase of construction expected to commence in early 2027.
BDx has secured 845 megavolt-amperes (MVA) of grid capacity from state electricity company PLN to power the data center. This capacity is part of BDx's broader commitment to securing over 1.2 gigavolt-amperes (GVA) of total power across its AI campuses in Indonesia.
The data center, situated approximately 5 kilometers from Jatiluhur Dam, is also exploring sustainable energy options. BDx is pursuing a clean energy supply through a hydroelectric power arrangement with state-owned utility Perum Jasa Tirta II.
The construction of CGK4 is projected to span around three years, with buildings being commissioned sequentially to accommodate the increasing demand for high-density AI capacity. The first of six planned buildings will deliver 120 MW of information technology power capacity, beginning with the initial contracted phase early next year.
The data center will employ a direct-to-chip liquid cooling system to achieve power densities of up to 500 kilowatts (kW), enhancing its efficiency and capacity to handle demanding AI workloads.
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