On October 30, 2025, the seminar titled
"MOL's Offshore Data Center Business Concept" will take place, led by Mr. Shinsuke Mata, head of the LNG & Ethane Business Unit 3 at Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL). This session will focus on the rapidly evolving demand for data centers globally, driven by the rise of generative AI and video streaming, alongside the challenges posed by land and power shortages in urban areas.
In urban centers worldwide, the increasing demand for data centers has outstripped supply due to critical shortages of land, power, and even water for cooling purposes. MOL, leveraging its extensive fleet and experience from its floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) and power generation vessels, proposes the use of converted retired ships as
Floating Data Centers (FDCs). This innovative approach aims to deliver essential new digital infrastructure that society increasingly depends upon.
Key Topics of the Seminar
- - Current Trends and Challenges in the DC Market: An overview of the data center landscape, current trends, and the challenges that the industry faces.
- - MOL's FDC Business Model: An in-depth discussion of the business model MOL is adopting for its floating data center initiative.
- - Power Generation Vessel Initiative: Exploration of MOL's ongoing efforts and contributions in the field of power generation using ships.
- - FDC Design and Construction Concepts: Insights into how these floating data centers will be designed and constructed.
- - Regional and National Use Cases for FDCs: Examination of how FDCs can be deployed and utilized in various regions and countries.
- - Future Prospects: Predictions and insights into the future of this innovative concept and its potential impact on the industry.
- - Q&A and Networking Opportunity: An interactive session for attendees to ask questions and exchange contact information.
Seminar Details
- - Venue: Kioi Forum, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan (New Otani Garden Court, 1F)
- - Date & Time: October 30, 2025 (Thursday), from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (local time).
- - Attendee Options: Participants can join either in-person, via live streaming on Zoom, or may access an archived version of the seminar for two weeks post-event.
MOL is leveraging one of the largest fleets in the world, coupled with extensive knowledge and networks gained through its FSRU and power generation ventures, to provide integrated services from energy supply to data center operations. This makes it well-positioned to create new value in rapidly growing markets.
For those interested in this pioneering approach to data storage and processing, this seminar presents a unique opportunity to learn directly from industry leaders about innovative solutions that promise to reshape the future of digital infrastructure.
Contact Information:
Should you need further information, please reach out to the New Social Systems Research Institute located at 2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan or visit their website at
SSK21 for detailed inquiries. You can also contact them via email at
[email protected] or by phone at 03-5532-8850.
MOL and SSK have a strong commitment to providing the most current information and resources necessary for businesses to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with forward-thinking leaders in the digital infrastructure space.