28 September 2025
Tlou Energy Limited is pleased to provide an update on the Kala Data Centre project, located at the Lesedi gas-to-power facility in Botswana. With civil and gas gathering works completed, the first data-centre module onsite, and gas-fired generators enroute, revenue generation is expected to commence shortly.
Highlights
- Revenue now imminent – pending arrival and commissioning of two gas-fired generators.
- Civil works complete – ground works, slabs, fencing, lighting and plinths finalised.
- Gas system operational – gas gathering line constructed and commissioned.
- Data-centre module delivered – first container installed on site.
- Built for Kalahari conditions – modules manufactured to Tlou’s specifications and shipped to Botswana.
Project background & planning
Following execution of a binding Heads of Agreement with UAE-based Kala Data FZCO in March 2025, the partners advanced technical and site planning to identify the optimal location at Lesedi. This included:
- Layout and tie-in design for gas gathering and power distribution.
- Cabling routes and connection points.
- Traffic and cranage access.
- Noise and heat management to enable a staged ramp-up.
Civil & gas works
Civil works, delivered by Zismo Engineering, covered yard preparation, concrete foundations/slabs, fencing, gates, lighting, cable routes and equipment plinths. Engineeric Solutions completed construction and commissioning of the gas gathering system, providing direct connection from an existing production well to the generator base and data-centre tie-in points.
Data-Centre Modules
Data-centre modules have been purpose-built for operation in the Kalahari Desert, incorporating features to withstand high ambient temperatures and dust. The first module has been delivered to Lesedi and is currently under commissioning. The modular design enables phased deployment of additional units as gas production and generation capacity expands.
Power generation & revenue pathway
Two gas-fired generators are in transit to Lesedi and due to arrive in the coming weeks. With civil, gas and data-centre infrastructure already in place, these generators represent the final step in linking gas supply to power generation. Revenue is expected shortly after generator installation and commissioning.
Next steps
- Receive gas generators at Lesedi.
- Complete electrical and mechanical integration.
- Finalise data-centre commissioning and performance testing.
- Commence revenue-generating operations.
- Advance planning for future expansion, including potential solar integration.
The Company will continue to provide updates as the generators arrive and commissioning progresses.
Management comment
Tlou Energy Managing Director, Colm Cloonan, said:
“We are now on the cusp of first revenue. The site has been fully prepared, the first data-centre module is being commissioned, and only generator delivery and installation remain before operations commence.
This milestone represents the first direct monetisation of our gas reserves and validates our strategy of building scalable, revenue-generating energy projects in Botswana.
As additional modules and generation capacity are deployed, we see significant upside potential, including integration of renewable energy in future phases. Momentum is building, and we look forward to delivering further progress.”
A spokesperson for Kala Data said:
“We’re pleased with the progress at Lesedi and look forward to transitioning the project to revenue following generator delivery and commissioning. We’re excited by the partnership’s growth potential.
The combination of a large gas resource, substation, transmission lines, approved solar potential, and a purpose-built high-performance computing (HPC) data centre creates a hybrid platform with multiple power-generation and monetisation pathways.”
Source: Tlou Energy
