Jakarta, INTI - PT PLN Batam and DayOne have officially signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PJBTL) with a massive capacity of 511 MVA, marking the largest electricity supply deal in Indonesia for the data center sector. The signing ceremony took place at Balairung Sari BP Batam on Friday, April 17, 2026.
This agreement is not merely a commercial transaction, but a strong signal of Batam’s ongoing transformation into a reliable, green, and sustainable global data center hub.
Head of BP Batam and Mayor of Batam, Amsakar Achmad, emphasized that regulatory ease and infrastructure readiness are key strengths in attracting major investors.
“BP Batam is committed to creating a conducive investment climate through accelerated licensing processes and integrated infrastructure support. The entry of this large-scale data center project proves that Batam is ready to become a global digital hub,” he stated.
Strategic Step Toward a Digital Economy
President Director of PT PLN Batam, Kwin Fo, described the collaboration as a major milestone for Indonesia’s power sector. With a capacity of 511 MVA, PLN Batam will ensure a stable electricity supply to support the high energy demands of data center operations.
“This cooperation is a strategic step in supporting reliable and sustainable energy needs for investment and digital infrastructure development in Batam,” he said.
He added that the synergy is expected to accelerate Batam’s position as a leading digital economic growth hub in Southeast Asia.
Beyond capacity expansion, the commitment to clean energy is also reflected in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of a 200 MWp floating solar power plant. This ambitious project is expected to position Batam as one of the leading clean energy providers in the region.
“We hope this collaboration brings benefits to all parties and contributes significantly to regional economic growth and a better investment climate in Batam,” Kwin Fo added.
Batam at the Heart of the SIJORI Digital Ecosystem
Meanwhile, DayOne views Batam as a critical node in the global digital infrastructure landscape. Chief Executive Officer DayOne, Jamie Khoo, praised Batam’s regulatory environment, which has supported the company’s expansion from Nongsa to Kabil.
“This expansion marks a key milestone in our strategy to build one of Asia’s leading digital infrastructure platforms. Ongoing development in Batam reflects its increasingly strategic role within our regional ecosystem,” she said.
She further explained that this development aligns with the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) framework, aimed at creating an integrated cross-border data center platform.
“As we expand in Batam, we continue to enhance capacity to deliver large-scale, high-performance data center services to meet the growing demand for cloud and advanced computing across the Asia Pacific,” she concluded.
Conclusion
The 511 MVA electricity agreement between PLN Batam and DayOne marks a major milestone in Indonesia’s digital infrastructure development. Beyond being the largest power deal for data centers in the country, it reflects Batam’s strategic transformation into a regional digital and green energy hub. With strong government support, clean energy initiatives, and integration into the SIJORI ecosystem, Batam is positioning itself as a key player in the future of Asia’s data center and digital economy landscape.
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