Telkom and Singtel Celebrate Key Progress in Batam’s Rising Data Center Scene
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NeutraDC, a division of Telkom Indonesia, and Nxera, Singtel’s regional data center branch, have completed the structural framework of a new data center located in Batam, Indonesia. The construction phase of the project, known as BTM-1, began in June of the previous year, with the facility expected to be operational by the first half of the upcoming year.
A topping-out ceremony was recently held, with attendance from representatives of the Indonesian sovereign wealth fund, Danantara Indonesia, and Medco Power Indonesia, a renewable energy producer.
Location and Capacity
BTM-1 is situated within the Kabil Industrial Estate, a technological park on Batam Island, which is located close to Singapore. The data center is projected to offer over 50 MW of capacity.
Telkom Indonesia, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the country, operates NeutraDC as its data center division. Meanwhile, Singtel, a leading communication group, operates Nxera as its regional data center branch.
Other Developments
Within the Kabil Industrial Estate, there is another facility managed by NeutraDC. In a recent development, an agreement was reached between the company and Indonesian utility PT PLN Batam. The agreement provides for the supply of 90 MVA of medium-voltage electricity to a 60 MW data center from 2025 through 2028.
While the majority of Indonesia’s data centers are located around Jakarta on the island of Java, Batam’s close proximity to Singapore has attracted data center operators to the area, most notably at Nongsa Digital Park. Key players, including Telkom Indonesia & Etisalat, GDS, Gaw Capital Partners, Oracle, and BW Digital have established operations in this location.
Questions & Answers
Who are the operators of the new data center in Batam, Indonesia?
The data center is operated by NeutraDC, the data center division of Telkom Indonesia, and Nxera, the regional data center branch of Singtel.
What is the expected capacity of this new data center?
This new data center is projected to offer over 50 MW of capacity.
When is the data center expected to be operational?
The data center is expected to be operational by the first half of the next year.