Austrian group INNIO and Indonesian company PT MPower Daya Energia have signed an agreement to supply 80 megawatts (MW) of electricity to stabilise the power grid in Batam, a special economic zone in Indonesia. The move comes amid rapidly growing energy demand, fuelled by the development of ten new data centres on the island.
The agreement includes the delivery of Jenbacher gas engines, designed by INNIO, to be deployed by PT MPower Daya Energia’s clients. These engines will power critical installations and improve the resilience of the local grid. INNIO already has an installed capacity of 335 MW in the region through its partnership with Infra Daya Group, the parent company of PT MPower Daya Energia.
A long-term maintenance plan to secure operations
In parallel, the two companies announced the launch of a five-year multi-year maintenance programme. This plan will cover both existing facilities and new projects operated by Infra Daya Group in Indonesia. It aims to ensure operational reliability in a context of load variability and high ambient temperatures.
The choice of Jenbacher engines is based on their ability to operate stably even under grid fluctuations or in tropical environments. With a two-stage turbocharging system, the engines can maintain performance without degradation, even under significant climatic stress.
A fast-growing market in Southeast Asia
Indonesia and Southeast Asia more broadly are seeing marked increases in electricity consumption, driven in particular by digital expansion and infrastructure development such as data centres. This trend is pushing energy suppliers to adapt their offerings to meet the growing need for flexibility and service continuity.
The partnership between INNIO and Infra Daya Group is part of a long-standing collaboration between the two entities. It strengthens their presence in a strategic market where the ability to deliver energy reliably and quickly has become a key factor in supporting economic growth.
