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Ento Capital has announced progress on a $500 million digital energy infrastructure platform in partnership with Masirah Energy Gateway (MEG), targeting large-scale investments at the intersection of energy and digital infrastructure.

The platform, developed through Ento Capital’s Entocore Infrastructure Fund, is backed by projects exceeding $2.5 billion and includes plans to deliver up to one gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity. It is designed to scale energy-backed digital infrastructure investments across multiple global markets.

The initiative comes amid a significant transformation in global energy systems, where underutilised energy resources coexist with rapidly growing demand in developing markets. At the same time, the rise of artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies is accelerating the need for robust digital infrastructure, placing increased pressure on global energy supply.

According to industry projections, investment in data centres is expected to reach $1.1 trillion by 2029, highlighting the scale of infrastructure required to support growing compute demand.

Hayssam El Masri said the platform is positioned to capitalise on this convergence of energy and digital infrastructure. He emphasised the importance of deploying capital efficiently to support long-term growth in energy-backed digital assets.

MEG is contributing to the platform through strategic asset integration and has signed a memorandum of understanding to support large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects. Yvo de Zwart said the collaboration aligns infrastructure assets with scalable investment strategies, enabling broader integration across regional energy and digital ecosystems.

PermianChain is also supporting the platform by providing energy origination, offtake facilitation, and technical advisory services. Mohamed El Masri highlighted growing demand from compute and energy clients for scalable infrastructure solutions.

The platform targets a rapidly expanding market, with data centres already accounting for approximately 4% of global electricity consumption—a figure expected to rise significantly in the coming years. The sector also faces a substantial investment gap, with global infrastructure requirements running into trillions of dollars.

Structured as a Qualified Investor Fund within the Dubai International Financial Centre and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, the Entocore Infrastructure Fund offers institutional-grade governance and cross-border investment capabilities.

The initiative underscores Ento Capital’s strategy to build scalable, high-performance infrastructu

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