MOL and Kinetics Collaborate on Next-Generation Floating Data Center Platform

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Kinetics, the energy transition initiative of global floating power leader Karpowership, to develop a cutting-edge floating data center platform. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in meeting the surging global demand for digital infrastructure.

State-of-the-Art Design and Construction

Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between MOL and Kinetics, the two companies will work together on the design, construction, and deployment of a state-of-the-art data center hosted on a retrofitted vessel. This innovative facility will be powered by a range of flexible sources, including Powerships developed by Karpowership, as well as options for integrating land-based grids, onshore solar farms, offshore wind, and other power generation solutions based on project location and client needs.

Addressing Market Bottlenecks

By leveraging Kinetics’ expertise in mobile energy infrastructure and MOL’s extensive maritime and offshore logistics capabilities, the partnership aims to provide a scalable, mobile, and rapidly deployable alternative to traditional land-based data centers. This approach overcomes challenges such as power constraints, land scarcity, and permitting delays, offering a more efficient and sustainable solution for digital capacity expansion.

Targeted Deployment in 2027

Following successful feasibility studies and ongoing technical developments, the first floating data center project is scheduled for deployment in 2027. This milestone project represents a significant step towards Kinetics’ vision of delivering innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions to meet the energy needs of today and tomorrow.

“By combining mobile power generation with floating data infrastructure, we are addressing critical market bottlenecks and enabling faster, cleaner, and more flexible digital capacity expansion,” said Mehmet Katmer, Chief Executive Officer of Kinetics.

The collaboration between MOL and Kinetics holds promise for revolutionizing the data center industry and meeting the growing demand for digital infrastructure in a sustainable and efficient manner. Stay tuned for further updates on this groundbreaking project.