Fuelling Innovation in Data Centres, Edge Computing, and Blockchain with a Focus on Greater Efficiency and Reducing Emissions

TURIN, Italy, 12 June (Bernama) -- PETRONAS Lubricants International collaborates with Iceotope, a global leader in precision liquid cooling solutions, to jointly develop thermal management solutions for data centres, edge computing facilities, and blockchain operations to enhance efficiency whilst reducing carbon emissions and water usage.

Leveraging both expertise and experience in thermal management, this partnership will drive research and development as well as innovation to deliver new liquid cooling technologies tailored to meet the sector’s emerging needs, in line with the ongoing advancements of the global digital infrastructure.

PETRONAS Lubricants International’s Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Hezlinn Idris said, "PETRONAS Lubricants International is proud to collaborate with Iceotope, as we share a common ground in liquid cooling technologies expertise. Through this partnership, we will be able to offer a significant impact by enabling improved performance for the data infrastructure sector without adversely affecting the environment. It is also a testament of progress for PETRONAS Lubricants International, as we endeavour to contribute to wider sectors beyond automotive."

Iceotope’s Chief Executive Officer, David Craig said, "Today, power consumption and environmental impact are top priorities for data centre operators. Precision Liquid Cooling represents a revolutionary shift, empowering organisations to deploy IT infrastructure without compromising performance or sustainability. Our collaboration with PETRONAS Lubricants International places innovation in sustainable practices at the forefront. By combining Iceotope's expertise with PETRONAS' leading-edge technology, we are not only cooling data centres; we are ensuring efficient, responsible cooling at the highest standard."

Building upon the partnership with Iceotope, PETRONAS Lubricants International introduces PETRONAS Iona Tera, a liquid coolant specifically designed for data centres which increasingly rely on liquid cooling to maintain optimal temperatures.

An expansion of the PETRONAS Iona range, the new PETRONAS Iona Tera follows nearly two years of thermal management research and development and extensive validation process including the evaluation of different fluid chemistries and materials in laboratory conditions.

PETRONAS Iona was initially developed for electric vehicles (EV), targeting three critical areas – the engine, gearbox, battery, and bearings. Liquid thermal control is imperative to enhance efficiency and reduce energy consumption whilst ensuring safety and system reliability in EVs. In addition to its primary function, PETRONAS Iona also serves as a cooling fluid for EV charging stations and phase change materials.

About PETRONAS Lubricants International
 
PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) is the global lubricants manufacturing and marketing arm of PETRONAS, Malaysia’s dynamic global energy group. Established in 2008, PLI manufactures and markets a full range of high-quality automotive and industrial lubricant products in over 100 markets internationally. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, PLI also has offices around the world including Turin, Belo Horizonte, Beijing, and Chicago. PLI is the technical resource behind PETRONAS’ partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, responsible for the design, development and delivery of the Fluid Technology Solutions™, which includes customised lubricants, fuels and transmission fluids to power the Silver Arrows.
 
We are a progressive energy and solutions partner, enriching lives for a sustainable future. Our commitment remains to conduct and grow our business in ways that contribute positively to society and the environment.
 
PLI is driving an aggressive business growth agenda as one of the leading global lubricants companies at the forefront of the industry, providing custom-made solutions for every need. For more information, please visit www.pli-petronas.com 

About Iceotope

Using industry-standard form factors, Iceotope’s Precision Liquid Cooling solutions offer extreme cooling performance, simplified maintenance, hot swapping, and significant cost reductions both inside and outside the data centre. For more information visit www.iceotope.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Media Communications, Strategic Communications
Group Strategic Relations & Communications
PETRONAS

SOURCE : PETRONAS

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Nabil Basaruddin          
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