Infrastructure

São Paulo state explores 300 MW data center project amid rising digital demand

December 18, 2025

The government of São Paulo is in early discussions with a developer to host a large data center project with up to 300 MW of power capacity. The initiative reflects growing demand for cloud and AI-related computing in Brazil and could become a major addition to the country’s digital infrastructure. The project is still in preliminary […]

IDB Group and AFD Group to invest US$324 million in Amazon digital connectivity

November 20, 2025

The IDB Group and AFD Group will co-finance up to US$324 million to expand digital connectivity in Brazil’s Amazon through submarine fiber-optic cables and a new regional data center, reaching roughly 15 million people. The initiative, part of the Amazonia Forever program and the EU’s Global Gateway, will provide access to online education, telemedicine, e-commerce, […]

EIB grants US$300 million to modernize and expand Panama’s electricity grid

November 20, 2025

The European Investment Bank has signed a US$300 million loan with Naturgy to modernize and expand Panama’s electricity distribution networks through its subsidiaries EDEMET and EDECHI. The funding will upgrade grid infrastructure, improve reliability, reduce losses, and connect new users. This is the EIB’s largest private-sector loan in Central America and forms part of the […]

IDB and OPEC Fund launch US$3 million facility to unlock over US$400 million in Latin American and Caribbean infrastructure projects

November 6, 2025

The IDB and the OPEC Fund for International Development have launched a US$3 million facility to prepare infrastructure projects across 24 Latin American and Caribbean countries for major financing, potentially unlocking over US$400 million over five years. The facility will fund technical work such as feasibility studies, safeguards, and procurement planning, focusing on transport, renewable […]

TikTok, Omnia, and Casa dos Ventos to invest US$9.8 billion in 200 MW data center hub in Pecém, Ceará

November 6, 2025

Pátria’s data center platform Omnia, Casa dos Ventos, and TikTok owner ByteDance plan to invest over US$9.8 billion in a 200 MW data center in Pecém, Ceará, set to begin construction in 2025 and start operations in 2027. ByteDance will provide US$7–8 billion for IT equipment, Omnia will invest US$2 billion in infrastructure, and Casa […]

Brazil unveils energy transition plan promoting nuclear power, biofuels, and energy storage

November 6, 2025

Brazil’s government is pushing a multi‑pronged energy transition plan that includes incentives for nuclear power, biofuels and energy storage. Under the initiative, green hydrogen, strategic minerals, and advanced storage technologies are elevated as priority sectors. Brazil aims to expand use of bio‑fuels in transportation (including aviation), deploy large scale batteries and storage systems to support […]

OpenAI signs letter of intent for data center in Patagonia, led by Sur Energy

October 24, 2025

OpenAI has signed a letter of intent to participate in the Stargate Argentina AI data centre project in Patagonia, a joint venture with Sur Energy announced by President Javier Milei’s government with a projected investment of US$25 billion. OpenAI will not contribute funds upfront and will act as the main buyer of computing capacity only […]

Atlas Renewable plans to develop three data centers at Brazil’s Port of Açu industrial complex

October 9, 2025

Atlas Renewable, Latin America’s largest privately owned renewable energy producer, is exploring plans to build at least three data centers at the Port of Açu industrial complex in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The projects have been submitted to the Ministry of Mines and Energy for grid connection approval through its subsidiary, Atlas Comercializadora de Energia. […]

Japan’s NEC shifts focus to Latin America’s data center and corporate network markets amid telecom revenue decline

October 9, 2025

Japan’s NEC is redirecting its strategy toward Latin America, focusing on data centers and corporate networking as its traditional telecommunications revenues decline. The company is in talks to build private networks for industrial and agricultural clients in the region, leveraging its technological expertise to tap into digital infrastructure demand. Source: BNAmericas