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Akaysha has recently partnered with coal miner Malabar Resources to develop a forward-looking project that will co-locate a massive data centre and battery energy storage system.

The Mayfield Energy Precinct, located near Denman within the Muswellbrook LGA, includes plans for a data centre campus with IT capacity of up to 1 GW, a BESS of up to 2 GW / 8 GWh, and supporting electricity transmission infrastructure for connection to the grid.

The project is strategically located adjacent to high-voltage transmission infrastructure and co-located with existing mining operations, and would enable storage of renewable energy present and planned within the Hunter-Central Coast REZ.

Helping to support the transition from coal mining in the region, it’s predicted the projects will employ approximately 400-500 full-time equivalent construction personnel on average, with up to 800‑1000 FTE during peak periods, and approximately 100-200 FTE operational personnel across the BESS and data centre for the life of the operations.

Akaysha expects the Mayfield Energy Precinct to require a total capital expenditure of up to $10 billion across the entire precinct.

On its project website Akaysha said, “Preliminary planning and grid connection design works for the Mayfield Energy Precinct have commenced, including discussions with potential development partners and key stakeholders”.

“Comprehensive environmental, cultural, and technical studies and community engagement will be undertaken to inform and support an application for development consent from the NSW Government.”

It’s anticipated an Environmental Impact Statement will be lodged with the NSW Government in the first half of 2027.