Dubai’s EDGNEX Commits $2.3 Billion to Build Massive Data Center in Indonesia
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JAKARTA, investortrust.id – EDGNEX, a digital infrastructure firm based in Dubai, has announced a $2.3 billion (approximately Rp 37 trillion) investment to develop a hyperscale data center in Indonesia, marking one of the largest foreign commitments to the country’s digital infrastructure to date.
The project, welcomed by Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemenkomdigi), is seen as a strategic move to accelerate national digital transformation. "Data centers are a core component of Indonesia’s digital transformation backbone. EDGNEX’s investment reflects growing global investor confidence in our digital ecosystem," said Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid in an official statement from Russia on Thursday, Jun 19, 2025.
Meutya is currently part of the official delegation accompanying President Prabowo Subianto on his working visit to Russia, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in strategic sectors, including defense and technology.
The upcoming EDGNEX data center will span 12 hectares in the Cikarang industrial zone in West Java. The first construction phase is expected to be completed in 2026, with full development continuing through 2028. Once operational, the facility is projected to be among the largest of its kind in the country, serving as a critical pillar for Indonesia’s digital sovereignty efforts.
According to government data, Indonesia’s national data center capacity stood at 180 megawatts (MW) at the beginning of the current administration. That figure has since increased to 290 MW. In comparison, Malaysia currently operates around 400 MW of capacity.
Indonesia, however, is moving aggressively to close the gap. Based on mapped construction-ready land, the country’s data capacity is projected to surge to 900 MW by the end of 2025.
“This rapid expansion signals Indonesia’s ambition to secure a strategic position in the regional data economy. It must continue at pace,” Meutya said.
The government expects national data center demand to reach between 1.5 and 2 gigawatts (GW) within the next two years. Meeting that demand could position Indonesia as Southeast Asia’s premier digital hub and trigger further waves of global investment.
“We urge investments like EDGNEX not just to scale in size, but also to create value for society—especially by supporting SME digitalization and AI deployment across food, fisheries, and healthcare sectors,” Meutya added.
Earlier this week, Meutya inaugurated an AI-powered data center owned by DCI Indonesia in Cibitung, touted as one of the most advanced facilities in Southeast Asia. The event underscored the rising competitiveness of domestic players in the national digital ecosystem.
“Kemenkomdigi remains open to partnerships and dialogue that support national interests in building inclusive and sustainable digital infrastructure,” Meutya concluded.