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Bangkok data centre cited for unlawful fuel storage
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About 200,000 litres of fuel stockpiled without permission have been removed from a data centre on Rama IX Road in Bangkok, with authorities saying they will pursue charges under Fuel Control Act.
Key facts
- About 200,000 litres of fuel stockpiled without permission have been removed from a data centre on Rama IX Road in Bangkok, with authorities saying they will pursue charges under Fuel Control Act.
- The development comes ahead of the first meeting of the Data Centre Policy Committee, a new body set up to oversee the fast-growing sector, to be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
- On Wednesday, officials from the Ministry of Energy inspected Damac Digital BKK02, a five-storey facility near the intersection of Rama IX and Srinakarin roads in the Suan Luang area, after nearby residents and business operators raised
- Inspectors found that the facility had stockpiled diesel fuel for use in emergency power generators, with storage tanks having a combined capacity of more than 200,000 litres, said Thitipat Chotidechachainan, secretary to the energy
Summary
The development comes ahead of the first meeting of the Data Centre Policy Committee, a new body set up to oversee the fast-growing sector, to be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Discussions at the meeting on Friday are expected to focus on how to consolidate regulations and close loopholes to promote responsible development and limit environmental and social impacts.