Kinergy Advancement Berhad, Johor Corporation Team Up to Boost SES Advancement with Data Centres as Among Key Interests
Sustainability in Innovation Is the Ultimate Goal
Johor Corporation, the principal development institution driving the economic growth of Johor state, has announced a strategic collaboration with Kinergy Advancement Berhad, the APAC 2024 Top Energy Sustainability Solutions Provide and One-Stop Sustainable Energy and Engineering Solutions Specialist. Kinergy Advancement Berhad.
This collaboration formalises Kinergy Advancement Berhad as Johor Corporation’s partner in advancing Malaysia’s sustainable energy landscape, encompassing opportunities to develop customised Energy Efficient (EE) projects for data centres, Renewable Energy (RE), Clean Energy (CE) initiatives for energy-related facilities, and engineering projects primarily for data centres or other related facilities under Johor Corporation.
Kinergy Advancement Berhad to Provide Sustainable Solutions for Data Centres
Kinergy Advancement Berhad will leverage its expertise to provide energy efficiency solutions, with a particular focus in this collaboration on developing district cooling systems to greatly reduce data centres’ overall energy consumption and enhance their PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness).
Kinergy Advancement Berhad will demonstrate enhanced engineering capabilities and competence through the EPCC (“Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning”) development of data centres and/or other energy-related facilities. Additionally, KAB’s technical proficiency in RE and CE solutions will also extend to other initiatives within Johor Corporation.
The promotion of renewable energy export through Third-Party Access (TPA) Programmes or other renewable energy schemes will be further pursued to supply RE to Johor Corporation and its related business, supporting them in meeting and achieving their sustainability goals.
Dato’ Lai Keng Onn, Executive Deputy Chairman cum Group Managing Director of Kinergy Advancement Berhad, expressed his optimism about this collaboration, saying: “By having Johor Corporation as our new partner, our confidence in driving substantial and transformative impacts has greatly increased. I am thankful to have earned the trust from leading businesses to collaborate closely in not only setting but also achieving targets for the growth of our nation’s economic and environmental goals.”
Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, President and Chief Executive at Johor Corporation, stated: “As Johor Corporation sets clear sustainability goals at the state and national levels, this marks significant progress in our sustainable efforts through innovative energy solutions. We recognise the critical importance of finding the right partner to enhance the efficiency of our existing assets and new projects. Kinergy Advancement Berhad has demonstrated its capabilities to deliver innovative energy solutions, and we are confident that this strategic partnership will support us in achieving our sustainability goals. This collaboration will yield lasting impacts across all joint undertakings and developments.”
While APAC’s top sustainability solutions provider expands its presence across various potential markets, this cooperative effort will strengthen its foothold in diversifying its sustainable energy portfolio, solidifying its position as a leading One-Stop Energy and Engineering Solutions Provider.
