Keppel inks deals for floating data centre park

The company aims to explore floating data centres and LNG-to-power solutions.

Keppel Data Centres has signed separate memorandums of understanding (MOU) with Toll Group and Royal Vopak, an announcement revealed. It aims to study the feasibility of developing a floating data centre park (FDCP) and LNG-to-power infrastructure in Singapore.

Keppel Data Centres and Toll Group will explore the development of a near-shore FDCP at the Loyang Offshore Supply Base, whilst Keppel Data Centres and Royal Vopak will conduct a feasibility study of establishing LNG and possibly hydrogen infrastructure for the power and cooling plants.

The FDCP is envisioned to optimise energy usage by integrating LNG and possibly hydrogen infrastructure for onsite power generation, eliminating reliance on the national grid. Furthermore, the adjacent LNG and possibly hydrogen infrastructure will potentially allow FDCPs to tap on cold energy generated from LNG regasification to supplement the cooling load.

The exploration of hydrogen infrastructure is part of Keppel Data Centres’ strategy to work towards the decarbonisation of its operations.

FDCP utilises seawater for cooling and avoids the use of potable or industrial water, making it more energy efficient than conventional land-based data centres. It also frees up land for other urban uses, making it a particularly attractive proposition for land-scarce cities.