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How could the halt of data center construction affect West Java's investment climate?

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The halt of data center construction may slow West Java's digital infrastructure growth The suspension of the BDx data center project in Jatiluhur, West Java, due to missing Environmental Impact Assessment (AMDAL) and Building Approval (PBG) documents, has raised concerns within the data center industry. Industry groups are calling for clearer and more predictable rules regarding environmental, building, water, and energy requirements. This regulatory uncertainty, coupled with the project's high resource demands—including 384 liters of water per second and up to 640 megawatts of electricity—could potentially slow the province's ability to attract and execute large-scale digital infrastructure investment.

Reported by 2 independent outlets Written Oct 17
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Why it matters

The development of digital infrastructure is a key driver for economic growth, and large-scale data centers are seen as catalysts for this growth. For West Java, a major economic hub, the ability to attract and successfully execute such projects is vital for maintaining its competitive position in Indonesia's digital economy.

This situation is not isolated. The Indonesian Data Center Provider Organization is advocating for an 'integrated pre-construction readiness process' that brings together central and local governments, PLN, water providers, and investors from the outset, suggesting that regulatory hurdles are a systemic issue across the country.

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  • Will the government establish a coordinated process to address data center energy and water needs?
  • How will the Industry Ministry coordinate with the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning to resolve the permit issues?

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The government establishes a clear, integrated pre-construction readiness process for data centers.The regulatory uncertainty would decrease, making it more likely that future large-scale digital infrastructure investment in West Java would proceed smoothly.
The lack of permits and resource concerns are resolved quickly and efficiently.The negative impact on the province's investment climate would fade, allowing the project and similar developments to move forward.

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