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DayOne and Sembcorp explore data-center power

DayOne and Sembcorp will study energy options for selected data-center projects in Asia. Their memorandum names no site, capacity or timetable.

If implemented, early power planning could help project teams coordinate supply, generation and operations. The companies have not attached a site, delivered capacity or local cost effect to the study.

Source: DayOne Data Centers announcement · Oct 29, 2026

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