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Hanwha Ocean Unveils Conceptual Design and Basic Classification Certification for 60 MW Floating Data Center
Hanwha Ocean announced that it will unveil a 60MW-class floating data center model—which combines offshore power generation, seawater cooling, and a modular design—for the first time at Gastech 2026.
VERIFIED FACTS
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01Announcement of plans to unveil a 60MW-class FDC model on September 13, 2026
02Concept of offshore self-generation, seawater cooling, and modular configuration
03Obtained the 60 MW-class Concept Design Approval (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
04Model exhibition at GasTech Thailand 2026 starting September 14, 2026
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This announcement signals a new partnership that extends Hanwha Ocean’s shipbuilding and offshore engineering capabilities, as well as the Group’s power generation, energy, and O&M expertise, into data center infrastructure. The AiP (Approval in Principle) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) indicates that the conceptual design has passed the relevant stage of classification society rule review; it does not imply approval of detailed design, a construction contract, a performance guarantee for commercial operation, or domestic permits and licenses. The 60 MW figure represents the design capacity of the FDC model and does not correspond to power intake capacity, IT load, UPS capacity, or currently available capacity. Details regarding the installation site, the client, the power generation method and fuel, grid connection, seawater intake and discharge, environmental impact, communication networks, PUE, and the domestic project location have not been disclosed.
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