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Veolia maps sustainable path for Thailand’s data-centre boom
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Thailand’s ambition to become a stronger artificial intelligence (AI) and digital hub will require more than additional data-centre capacity. It will also need parallel investment in power and water systems, waste management and other supporting infrastructure if rapid growth is to avoid creating new environmental pressures.
Key facts
- According to the Board of Investment (BOI), 42 projects approved for investment promotion between 2024 and 2026 represent a combined investment value of THB750 billion and an IT load of about 3,400 megawatts.
- In a project in Illinois in the United States, improvements to cooling-system chemistry and controls reduced water use by 50%.
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- The company’s Data Centre Resource 360 model reflects this approach, combining low-carbon energy systems, optimised cooling and water reuse with circular solutions covering electronic waste, hazardous waste and battery recycling.
Summary
According to the Board of Investment (BOI), 42 projects approved for investment promotion between 2024 and 2026 represent a combined investment value of THB750 billion and an IT load of about 3,400 megawatts.
While the projects are expected to strengthen digital capabilities, create highly skilled jobs, support domestic supply chains and expand the country’s AI ecosystem, the BOI is also tightening its scrutiny of their electricity and water use and environmental impacts.