DC boom energises power players


THE country’s push to expand its data centre (DC) capacity is opening a new investment cycle for gas-fired power generation, creating opportunities for established independent power producers (IPPs) and potential new entrants.

However, the race to build new plants faces hurdles, including global gas turbine shortages, fuel supply uncertainty and rising costs.

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