Jacobs ‘Proud’ to Work on Neom Oxagon Project
Civil engineering company Jacobs expressed pride in contributing to the Neom port project Oxagon, even amid concerns over human rights in the region. The firm highlighted its technical and environmental advisory role in partnership with DataVolt, as part of a $5 billion (£3.8 billion) development initiative.
Project Overview
Jacobs stated it has been engaged to support DataVolt in creating a “fully sustainable, net-zero data centre ecosystem.” The assignment includes providing technical and environmental expertise to ensure ecological balance and energy efficiency within the project’s scope.
About DataVolt and Its AI Campus
DataVolt is developing a new artificial intelligence campus in Oxagon, which is a key part of Neom’s industrial zone. The city is projected to become a leading center for manufacturing and maritime logistics, strategically linking northern access to the Suez Canal and southern access to the Red Sea, thus enabling trade with Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Sustainability Goals
“Designed to operate at net zero, the facility will help meet rising global demand for AI data processing while minimizing carbon emissions.”
Jacobs emphasized that the new data campus will run exclusively on renewable energy, integrating advanced cooling systems and energy-efficient designs to reduce environmental impact.
Author’s summary: Jacobs supports Neom’s Oxagon project through advisory services for a sustainable AI campus powered entirely by renewables, aiming for net-zero emissions.
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