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Oman’s Sohar Port and Freezone has inked a land lease agreement with Oman-based Green Data City (GDC) for a data computing center worth some USD 210 mn, according to a press release. The project will provide infrastructure for hosting, storing, processing, and mining data, and comes in a bid to diversify the national economy and boost digitalization, the statement said.
The details: The project will cover some 45k square meters (sqm) and is set to provide 20k servers that will be hosted in 40-foot containers. Sustainable cooling will be provided via immersion and hydrosystems with dry coolers, providing infrastructure for storing, processing, and managing data, the statement said. A timeline for the project was not disclosed.
About GDC: The outfit holds the first license for sustainable crypto-mining in Oman, enabling industrial mining players to register with the company and operate in its developments. GDC’s first development will see 200 MW of mining capacity, with a second phase ramping up to 400 MW, according to the company’s website.
ICYMI- Sohar Port and Freezone inked three agreements earlier this month to boost its marine services, and enhance In-Country Value while supporting local companies. The agreements covered vessel tank cleaning services, bunkering services, and medical services.
About Sohar Port and Freezone: The facility is a deep-sea port and freezone that is managed by Sohar Industrial Port company, a 50:50 joint venture by the Port of Rotterdam and Oman, according to its website. The port can handle the world’s largest vessels and has container, dry bulk, liquid, gas and general cargo terminals that are operated by leading global players. The adjoining 4.5k hectares Freezone has attracted investments worth USD 27 bn, with plans underway for phase 2 of developments at the freezone.
