KARIMUN, Riau Islands, Indonesia, Nov. 24, 2025 — Aslan Energy Capital (Aslan), based in Singapore, revealed today that it has entered into a Heads of Agreement with the Government of Karimun Regency in Indonesia’s Riau Islands. This location is key, sitting at the junction of Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

This significant agreement represents a crucial move towards creating MU CITY, envisioned as a hub for dynamic innovation in energy, mobility, and urbanization. Its purpose is to speed up Southeast Asia’s shift to a low-carbon, digital, and all-encompassing future.

Executed jointly with the Karimun Regency Government, the accord underscores a mutual dedication to establishing an advanced, integrated industrial and innovation hub. MU CITY is now squarely set to become a regional entry point for clean energy, eco-friendly manufacturing, sophisticated e-mobility, and data-powered insights, thereby bolstering Indonesia’s national agenda for renewable energy and digital evolution. The development of MU CITY involves an estimated USD 2.3 billion investment over the coming three years, making it Karimun’s most substantial single investment to date.

A Forward-Thinking City for the Emerging Energy Landscape

Covering 4,000 hectares, MU CITY is set to be energized by a maximum of 2 gigawatts (GW) of solar power, supplemented by an additional 2 GW of gas-fired electricity. This makes it one of the largest integrated sustainable energy systems in Southeast Asia. A significant part of this power output will supply the industrial zones, data centers, and mobility manufacturing hubs located within MU CITY. The remaining capacity will be designated for exporting clean energy to ASEAN countries, thereby strengthening Indonesia’s position as a regional energy supplier.

MU CITY will incorporate three mutually reinforcing development areas:

• Clean Energy Hub – Centered around extensive solar power installations, advanced battery energy storage systems (BESS), LNG import facilities, combined cycle gas turbines (CCGTs), and blue ammonia storage complexes. These will facilitate domestic decarbonization and serve regional export demands. This hub will form the primary energy infrastructure for MU CITY.
• Mobility & Manufacturing Hub – Focused on pioneering clean transportation technologies, including electric vehicle assembly, battery production, AI chip ecosystems, and eco-friendly industrial output, aligning with Indonesia’s strategic goals for electric mobility and sophisticated manufacturing.
• AI & Digital Infrastructure Hub – Designed to support up to 1.21 GW of hyperscale data center capabilities, specifically engineered for artificial intelligence, cloud services, and demanding digital tasks, all powered by renewable energy sourced from within MU CITY.

Collectively, these linked hubs are set to establish MU CITY as a frontrunner in sustainable innovation and digital evolution, redefining the integration of energy, technology, and mobility with human well-being and environmental health.

Strengthening Local Communities Through Collaboration

Working in close partnership with the Karimun Regency Government, Aslan is adopting a collaborative and inclusive development approach where more than 10,000 local inhabitants will actively engage with and gain from the project’s expansion. This framework provides avenues for profit-sharing, ownership stakes, educational initiatives, and technical skill development, thereby guaranteeing that communities become genuine contributors to and beneficiaries of the advancement.

“The acronym MU signifies Mobility and Utility, while the Greek letter μ symbolizes precision, advanced computational power, and technological breakthroughs. MU CITY serves as a tangible illustration of how clean energy, digital advancements, and shared prosperity can flourish in unison. By enabling direct involvement from local communities, we are demonstrating that sustainability can be economically viable and focused on people,” stated Dr. Muthu Chezhian, CEO of Aslan Energy Capital.

“Karimun wholeheartedly embraces this alliance with Aslan Energy Capital, viewing it as a significant stride towards cultivating a more robust, enduring local economy. We are convinced that MU CITY will yield lasting advantages. The creation of MU CITY will not only introduce clean technology and energy but also generate prospects for jobs, education, and ownership for Karimun’s residents. We are dedicated to ensuring this project embodies sustainable and equitable advancement,” commented the Regent of Karimun, Ing. H. Iskandarsyah.

Regarding Aslan Energy Capital

Aslan Energy Capital, headquartered in Singapore, operates as an international developer specializing in clean energy and infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on LNG, renewable sources, and digital infrastructure frameworks. Via its array of projects spanning Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East, Aslan provides energy solutions that are sustainable, dependable, and accessible, fostering regional development and contributing to the worldwide shift towards a net-zero economy.

 

SOURCE: Aslan Energy Capital