{
  "id": 10988926,
  "title": "Indonesian Governor Orders Halt to BDx AI Data Center Over Missing Permits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/indonesian-governor-orders-halt-to-bdx-ai-data-center-over-missing",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-30T14:47:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRepublic",
    "slug": "techrepublic",
    "url": "https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-indonesia-bdx-ai-data-center-permits-apac/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "West Java has ordered BDx to halt work on its planned 640MW AI data center until required permits and environmental approvals are obtained. The Singapore-based company faced a temporary stop to its AI Campus 2 project in Jatiluhur, West Java, pending issuance of permits and completion of an environmental impact assessment. Governor Dedi Mulyadi explained the delay is not due to environmental violations but the lack of necessary approvals, which include an environmental impact assessment (AMDAL) and a building approval (PBG). BDx held a groundbreaking ceremony for the project on September 22, securing 845 MVA of grid capacity from Indonesian state utility PLN. The first phase of the six-building campus is expected to reach 640MW of IT capacity over three years, with the initial 120MW phase set to begin operations in early 2027. The project has secured direct-to-chip liquid cooling designed for high rack densities, targeting hyperscalers, AI cloud providers, technology firms, and enterprises. Despite the halt, BDx is exploring lower-carbon energy options, including a potential hydroelectric power arrangement. The regulatory roadblock emphasizes the complexities of bringing large AI infrastructure projects online, alongside securing power, land, and financing. Governor Mulyadi supports investment in West Java but stresses adherence to environmental requirements and concerns over potential impacts on water resources.",
  "summary": "West Java has ordered BDx to halt work on its 640MW AI data center until required building permits and environmental approvals are completed. The post Indonesian Governor Orders Halt to BDx AI Data Center Over Missing Permits appeared first on TechRepublic .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}