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The halt of data center construction may increase regulatory focus on water management near Jatiluhur Dam The suspension of the BDx data center project in Jatiluhur, West Java, was ordered by Governor Dedi Mulyadi due to the lack of Environmental Impact Assessment and Building Approval documents, alongside concerns over substantial resource needs. The facility was planned to consume 384 liters of water per second and require up to 640 megawatts of electricity.

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  • The data center project was halted because it lacked Environmental Impact Assessment (AMDAL) and Building Approval (PBG) documents.antaranews.com
  • The facility was expected to consume 384 liters of water per second.antaranews.com
  • The facility was expected to require up to 640 megawatts of electricity.antaranews.com
  • The Indonesian Data Center Provider Organization (IDPRO) called for clear rules on environmental, building, water and energy requirements.thejakartapost.com

Why it matters

The stakes involve balancing rapid digital infrastructure growth against local environmental and resource security. The data center industry is calling for legal certainty regarding water and energy requirements, while the local government is prioritizing the protection of existing resources, which are managed by infrastructure like the Jatiluhur Dam.

This situation reflects a broader national debate on how to manage large-scale industrial development in Indonesia. The IDPRO proposed an integrated pre-construction readiness process to ensure that spatial planning, environmental, water, and energy requirements are met before major construction begins.

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  • Will the government establish the proposed integrated pre-construction readiness process?
  • Will the regulatory focus on water supply lead to changes in the operational guidelines of the Jatiluhur Dam?

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The data center project restarts construction in JatiluhurThe regulatory pressure on the Jatiluhur Dam and local water supply systems would immediately increase, requiring new operational assurances.
The government successfully coordinates a solution for water supply needsThe regulatory scrutiny on the Jatiluhur Dam might ease, allowing for clearer timelines for future large-scale projects.

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    Given the halt was due to missing documents, what are the specific requirements for the Environmental Impact Assessment (AMDAL) in Indonesia?

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