Singapore – Bridge Data Centres (BDC) and Concord New Energy (CNE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop Singapore’s first barge-based hydrogen power generation solution tailored for next-generation AI digital infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in advancing low-carbon energy pathways for the data centre sector. The partnership represents a strategic step in BDC’s long-term roadmap to diversify power sourcing pathways, enhance energy security, and future-proof its Singapore data centre portfolio amid evolving grid constraints and decarbonisation dynamics. The collaboration brings together BDC’s extensive expertise in developing and operating hyperscale data centres across Asia Pacific and CNE’s technical leadership in renewable and hydrogen energy systems. The parties will also collaborate with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), one of the world’s top universities, to support the development of Singapore’s hydrogen ecosystem Together, the parties will accelerate the research, engineering, and deployment of scalable clean energy solutions across the value chain. Integrated Renewable and Hydrogen Pathways Under the MOU, the parties will explore advanced power system architectures and generation configurations designed to enhance the resilience and reliability of AI-ready data centre campuses. A key focus of the collaboration is the development of Singapore’s first barge-based hydrogen power generation model — an innovative marine-integrated deployment approach designed to deliver flexible and modular clean power capacity. Compared to conventional land-based generation assets, a barge-based configuration offers structural advantages particularly suited to Singapore’s operating environment, including optimisation of scarce land resources through offshore or nearshore deployment, enhanced safety risk segregation between hydrogen handling infrastructure and core data centre operations, and greater flexibility in hydrogen transport and storage leveraging Singapore’s maritime ecosystem. In parallel, the parties will develop scalable hydrogen supply chain frameworks covering storage, transport, and system integration to support high-density, AI-driven digital infrastructure. The alliance will also assess customised long-term power procurement structures,…

Singapore — Bridge Data Centres (BDC) and BCA International (BCAI) have announced a new partnership to advance sustainable data centre practices across global markets and support Singapore’s ambitions as a global leader in green digital infrastructure. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed on 4 September 2025 at the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2025 event in Singapore. The partnership will leverage BDC’s leadership in energy efficiency and environmentally responsible operations, recognised by the recent award of BCA’s Green Mark Platinum Award — the highest rating achievable under the framework set out by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).  Mr Eric Fan, CEO of Bridge Data Centres said: “Our partnership with BCA International underscores a shared commitment to sustainable, future-ready data infrastructure as we address the region’s growing demand for hyperscale capacity. We look forward to working with Singapore’s built environment firms to advance green data centre practices and to build partnerships that support our ongoing commitment to achieving 100% renewable energy usage.”  Mr. Heng Teck Thai, Executive Director of BCA International and Deputy CEO of Building and Construction Authority, said, “We are pleased to partner with Bridge Data Centres to support sustainability across the region. Through knowledge exchange and collaboration with Singapore’s built environment firms w are pleased to help BDC advance towards their net zero goals whilst sharing best practices globally.” Driving green innovation in data centres The partnership with BCAI, a subsidiary of BCA, will focus on promoting sustainability and innovative construction methods in green and smart data centre development. Key areas include knowledge exchange, capacity building, and best practice sharing. The collaboration also creates new opportunities for Singapore-based built environment firms to expand internationally. These initiatives will support BDC’s regional data centre projects, promote sustainability through the BCA Green…