Zecon partners with SDEC and CENTEXS to launch Kota Petra Green Technology Park

Zecon partners with SDEC and CENTEXS to launch Kota Petra Green Technology Park

18 Oct 2024

Zecon Bhd has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Bhd (SDEC) and the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak Sdn Bhd (CENTEXS) to develop the Kota Petra Green Technology Park (KPGTP).

The 1,214ha facility will feature a 300-megawatt (MW) solar farm and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

The collaboration aims to utilise the strengths of each organization: Zecon as the landowner, SDEC to accelerate digital technology and telecommunications, and CENTEXS to provide industry-based training and technology testbeds.

KPGTP is located near the Demak Laut Industrial Park and Senari Port, about 7 km from Kuching’s city center, and has been granted Special Economic Zone (SEZ) status by the Sarawak state government.

The project is expected to generate around RM12 billion in investments and create 10,000 jobs during construction, including 4,300 direct jobs.

The anticipated direct annual GDP contribution is at least RM1.7 billion.

Additionally, the park will host six AI-driven data centers, further positioning Sarawak in the data-driven economy.

Zecon is currently seeking funding for the solar farm and associated infrastructure, with an estimated capital expenditure of RM900 million.

During the MoU signing ceremony, Zecon also entered into agreements with Huawei Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for green technology and China Energy International Group (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for renewable energy projects.

Source: The Malaysian Reserve