Three companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaboratively explore the development of a Proof-of-Value (PoV) for a Green Modular Data Centre System.
The collaboration is between Singapore LNG Corp. Pte Ltd (SLNG), the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Surbana Jurong (SJ). If proven feasible the system would be the first of its kind in Singapore.
Approximately one Petaflop of NSCC’s supercomputer would be installed at the Singapore LNG terminal on Jurong Island, and use the terminal’s stable and continuous chilled seawater supply to reduce the heat generated.
This would be discharged as part of the terminal’s LNG regasification process that ensures a steady send-out of natural gas for the country’s power generation needs.
The prototype system would be powered by renewable solar energy as part of the project, or green power backup using hydrogen fuel cell, instead of a diesel power generation set.
Tan Soo Koong, CEO of SLNG, said: “SLNG is happy to have this opportunity to work with like-minded partners to explore, and possibly define, new solutions for the larger LNG eco-system, such as this PoV for a Green Modular Data Centre System, that will help further promote environmental sustainability.
“While SLNG remains committed to fulfilling and even exceeding our Energy Security mandate, we are also keen to do our part, especially where we can leverage on our LNG expertise and terminal infrastructure, to help catalyse new possibilities for a more sustainable energy future.”
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