Oct 21, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Scotland's East Lothian Council has selected UK investment firm Sustainable Development Capital LLP (SDCL) as its preferred supplier for a potential hyperscale data center at a former coal storage site in Cockenzie, East Lothian.
“While this process is still at an initial stage, it marks an important step forward in the potential redevelopment of part of this key site. In addition to capital investment, construction, and permanent employment, there are potential opportunities to secure long-term community benefits such as support for education and training programs in partnership with local providers. We will be working closely with SDCL and other partners to ensure any development maximizes benefits to our communities,” said East Lothian Council spokesperson for Economic Development, John McMillan.
Jonathan Maxwell, founder and CEO of SDCL, said: “We are delighted to have been selected as [the] partner for this landmark project. Cockenzie has an extraordinary history in Scotland’s energy and industrial heritage, and this stands as a phenomenal opportunity for it to take a leading role in the new industrial revolution. We are looking forward to working closely with the community in East Lothian to help the project achieve its full potential and create employment and economic growth for the region."
