AMACO launches AI-powered offshore energy initiative to tackle rising data centre demand across key global regions
MACO Energy S.A., in collaboration with AMACO Energy Inc., has unveiled a strategic initiative to develop AI-powered offshore energy infrastructure across the Middle East, East Africa and Europe.
The move positions the company at the intersection of artificial intelligence and energy, as rising demand for data processing drives a surge in global electricity consumption.
As part of the strategy, AMACO is advancing plans for an Artificial Intelligence Smart Power Facility in East Africa, designed to address growing energy requirements linked to AI expansion.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global data centres consumed approximately 415 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in 2024, representing around 1.5% of total global demand.
This figure is expected to more than double by 2030 to over 1,100TWh, with projections reaching up to 1,350TWh by 2035, highlighting the scale of the energy challenge associated with AI-driven growth.
Regional strategy takes shape
AMACO’s approach focuses on high-growth regions with evolving infrastructure needs.
The Middle East is rapidly emerging as a hub for AI and data centre development, supported by sovereign investment and energy availability, with capacity expected to rise from around 1GW in 2025 to more than 3.3GW by 2030.
Meanwhile, East Africa presents strong digital growth potential but faces structural constraints including limited grid capacity and high energy costs.
AMACO’s offshore model aims to bypass these challenges through autonomous deployment, enabling faster development of digital infrastructure and supporting the region’s competitiveness in AI and high-performance computing.
In Europe, growing demand for data centre capacity and limited energy availability are creating pressure to develop scalable and secure power solutions.
The company said its offshore model offers flexibility in addressing permitting, infrastructure and energy constraints as the region seeks to expand its AI capabilities.
Energy challenge meets opportunity
The rapid expansion of AI is reshaping global energy demand, but also creating opportunities to improve efficiency.
The IEA estimates that widespread adoption of AI technologies could reduce global emissions by up to 5% by 2035 through optimisation across energy systems, transport and industrial operations.
AMACO said its strategy aligns with this outlook, focusing on maximising energy utilisation while supporting the transition to more sustainable systems.
With global investment in data centre infrastructure reaching around $500bn in 2024, the company said reliable and scalable energy solutions are becoming critical to sustaining digital growth.
The initiative marks a strategic push by AMACO to bridge the gap between AI expansion and energy sustainability, reinforcing its position in next-generation energy infrastructure.
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