Bridge Data Centres (BDC) and Concord New Energy (CNE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop Singapore’s first barge-based hydrogen power generation model. This initiative is designed to support next-generation, AI-ready data centre campuses, marking a pivotal step towards low-carbon energy solutions in the data centre sector. The collaboration aligns with Singapore’s Green Data Centre Roadmap and its ambitions to become a regional AI and data centre hub.
The innovative barge-based model offers several advantages over traditional land-based power generation, particularly in Singapore’s land-scarce environment. It allows for offshore or nearshore deployment, optimising land use whilst providing flexibility in hydrogen transport and storage. This approach leverages Singapore’s maritime ecosystem, enhancing safety by segregating hydrogen handling infrastructure from core data centre operations.
BDC and CNE will work alongside Nanyang Technological University and local partners to develop hydrogen system engineering, talent, and supply-chain investments in Singapore. This partnership aims to accelerate the research, engineering, and deployment of scalable clean energy solutions, supporting the nation’s clean energy transition.
Eric Fan, CEO of Bridge Data Centres, stated, “The accelerating demand for AI-ready data centres requires new energy architectures that are resilient, scalable, and sustainable.” Joe Zhou, Group Vice President and CEO of Global Business at Concord New Energy, added, “Singapore’s hydrogen ambitions and its position as a global maritime and energy hub create a strong foundation for piloting advanced hydrogen power solutions.”
The collaboration is expected to bolster Singapore’s clean energy and digital infrastructure ambitions, fostering local talent development and catalysing investment in hydrogen-related infrastructure. As Singapore scales its AI-driven workloads, this initiative will enhance energy reliability, flexibility, and sustainability, establishing a scalable offshore-integrated clean power framework for Southeast Asia’s expanding AI-driven data centre markets.
