Digital Edge Secures $665M Green Loan for Indonesia's Largest AI-Ready Hyperscale Data Center Campus
Singapore-based Digital Edge has secured a landmark $665 million green loan to fund the first phase of its ambitious 500MW CGK Campus in Indonesia.
This financing, the largest green loan ever for a data center project in the country, involves key banks like BNP Paribas, DBS, and PT Bank Central Asia Tbk as mandated lead arrangers.
Project Innovations and Sustainability
The CGK Campus, located in Bekasi's GIIC Industrial Estate, is designed as a next-generation facility tailored for AI and hyperscale workloads.
Featuring a targeted Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.25, LEED certification, recycled water systems, and renewable energy integration, the campus prioritizes energy efficiency and low carbon intensity.
Digital Edge, a leader in sustainable digital infrastructure across Asia-Pacific, has a history of advancing carbon-neutral goals, aiming for full neutrality by 2030.
Strategic Impact on Indonesia
This $4.5 billion multi-phase project positions Indonesia as a key hub for AI-driven digital growth amid surging demand for high-performance computing.
By enhancing resilient infrastructure, it supports businesses tackling data-intensive tasks while aligning with national decarbonization efforts.
Jonathan Walbridge, CFO of Digital Edge, stated:
"This financing underscores Digital Edge’s leadership in sustainable digital infrastructure."
The development marks a pivotal step in bridging Indonesia's infrastructure gap for AI technologies, fostering economic expansion.
Looking ahead, subsequent phases will expand capacity, solidifying Digital Edge's role in the region's green data center revolution.
Investors' commitment highlights growing confidence in eco-friendly tech investments in Southeast Asia.
