NDC: First AI Computing Center PPP Project Expected to Sign by Year-End

Central News Agency, Taipei, May 29. As AI demand continues to rise, the government's first AI computing center BOO (Build-Own-Operate) project has made progress. The National Development Council (NDC) stated today that after the Ministry of Digital Affairs announced the AI computing center BOO project in April, companies have formally submitted applications, and the contract is expected to be signed by the end of this year. The Executive Yuan held its 4th 'Public-Private Partnership Promotion Project Meeting' today, inviting relevant ministries and private representatives to review the implementation results of the 'Trillion-Dollar Investment National Development Plan.' The NDC explained through a press release that progress includes significant deregulation and record-high amounts of private participation in public construction, supporting national development through capital markets. The NDC specifically noted that the Ministry of Digital Affairs officially announced the 'Call for Private Participation in the AI Computing Center BOO Project' on April 15. Currently, companies have formally submitted applications, and the review process will follow, with the contract expected to be signed by the end of the year. The NDC stated that this project is expected to become the first landmark digital construction PPP project, providing international-level total computing power to support precision medicine, smart transportation, and various national-level AI technology R&D. Furthermore, through the project meeting, the NDC pointed out that the contract value for private participation in public construction in 2025 exceeded NT$380 billion, a record high. As of the end of April this year, the contract value has already exceeded NT$105 billion. Major central government projects include the Ministry of Economic Affairs' 'Hsinchu County Hukou Township Large Logistics Center BOO Project' (NT$12.5 billion), the Ministry of Transportation's 'Kaohsiung Port LNG Storage Tank Investment and Construction Project' (NT$56.295 billion), and the 'Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area (Zone 2) International Leisure Park Construction and Operation Transfer Project' (NT$9.932 billion). The NDC stated that to strengthen the overall promotion efficiency, it will launch a 'Trillion Investment Portal' to integrate proposal platforms, regulatory adaptation platforms, infrastructure certification applications, and sustainable development bond information, operating with a 'single window, broad proposal, and matching support' approach. The NDC explained that in addition to regularly disclosing project progress, investment amounts, and results to enhance policy transparency, it will also track project progress, provide real-time guidance and consulting services, and guide private funds into national construction to boost economic growth momentum.