• Infratil said Contact Energy, CDC began initial work to explore a data center development opportunity in Taranaki, New Zealand.
• Plan would combine CDC’s data center capability with Contact’s existing infrastructure, renewable generation, and renewable project pipeline.
• Infratil framed the concept as a potential catalyst for regional infrastructure investment, additional renewable buildout, and job creation.

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