Civil engineering firm Jacobs announced its role as a technical and environmental advisor to DataVolt on the Neom port project Oxagon, emphasizing pride in its participation despite human rights controversies surrounding the region.
The company confirmed that it was appointed to support DataVolt as part of a $5 billion (£3.8 billion) program aimed at developing a fully sustainable, net-zero data center ecosystem in Neom’s industrial zone, Oxagon.
Jacobs said it had been appointed “to deliver a fully sustainable, net-zero data centre ecosystem.”
DataVolt is leading the creation of an artificial intelligence factory campus in Oxagon, one of Neom’s flagship megaprojects. The initiative is intended to transform Oxagon into an advanced manufacturing hub and high-tech port.
“Designed to operate at net zero, the facility will help meet rising global demand for AI data processing while minimizing carbon emissions.”
Oxagon’s position offers direct access north to the Suez Canal and onward to the Mediterranean and European markets, while also opening southern trade routes through the Red Sea toward Africa and Asia. The facility will rely entirely on renewable energy and employ advanced cooling and energy-efficient design to reduce environmental impact.
Author’s summary: Jacobs has taken on advisory work for DataVolt in Neom’s Oxagon project, highlighting sustainability goals while maintaining a positive stance amid human rights scrutiny.