PETRONAS partners with Iceotope for immersion cooling

PETRONAS Lubricants International has collaborated with Iceotope, a company involved in precision liquid cooling solutions, to jointly develop thermal management solutions for data centres, edge computing facilities, and blockchain operations.  

PETRONAS Lubricants International’s Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Hezlinn Idris,?said:, “PETRONAS Lubricants International is proud to collaborate with Iceotope, as we share a common ground in liquid cooling technologies expertise. Through this partnership, we will offer a significant impact by enabling improved performance for the data infrastructure sector without adversely affecting the environment. It is also a testament of progress for PETRONAS Lubricants International, as we endeavour to contribute to wider sectors beyond automotive.” 

Iceotope’s Chief Executive Officer, David Craig?said:, “Today, power consumption and environmental impact are top priorities for data centre operators. Precision Liquid Cooling represents a revolutionary shift, empowering organizations to deploy IT infrastructure without compromising performance or sustainability. Our collaboration with PETRONAS Lubricants International places innovation in sustainable practices at the forefront. By combining Iceotope’s expertise with PETRONAS’ leading-edge technology, we are not only cooling data centres; we are ensuring efficient, responsible cooling at the highest standard.” 

Building upon the partnership with Iceotope, PETRONAS Lubricants International introduces PETRONAS Iona Tera, a liquid coolant specifically designed for data centres. This new product is an expansion of the PETRONAS Iona range. It?follows nearly two years of thermal management research and development and an extensive validation process, including the evaluation of different fluid chemistries and materials in laboratory conditions. 

PETRONAS Iona was initially developed for Eelectric Vvehicles (EVs), targeting three critical areas – the engine, gearbox, battery, and bearings. In addition to its primary function, PETRONAS Iona also serves as a cooling fluid for EV charging stations and phase change materials.