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GTD to invest US$13 million in second phase of Lurín data center to strengthen Lima as Andean digital hub
November 6, 2025
GTD plans to invest US$13 million in 2026 for the second phase of its Lurín data center near Lima, Peru, which is part of a broader US$50 million project with 20 MW capacity and space for 960 racks. The expansion aims to reinforce Lima as a key digital hub in the Andean region, with the second […]
Colombia approves US$2.1 billion solar program to power 1.3 million low-income homes
November 6, 2025
Colombia has approved US$2.1 billion for its Colombia Solar program, which aims to equip 1.3 million low-income households with rooftop photovoltaic systems between 2026 and 2030. The initiative seeks to replace traditional electricity subsidies with self-generation, lowering household energy costs and easing pressure on the national subsidy fund. The program is expected to create over […]
Indonesia’s IEC and Brazil’s AEP partner on hybrid gas-solar projects for data centers
November 6, 2025
Indonesia Energy Corporation (IEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Brazilian oil company Aguila Energia e Participações (AEP) to explore hybrid natural gas and solar power projects for data center operations in Brazil. The non-binding agreement targets two pilot projects in Brazil’s northeast, each starting at around 10 MW with potential to scale beyond 400 MW, […]
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 […]
Telmex announces plans for new data center in Northwest Mexico starting 2026
November 6, 2025
Mexican telecom company Telmex plans to build a new data center in northwest Mexico, with construction starting in 2026, though investment and capacity details have not been disclosed. Telmex’s five existing data centers, with a combined 70 MW capacity, recently achieved ICREA Level VI certification, ensuring 99.9999% availability and compliance with global safety and operational […]
Colbún launches its first industrial green hydrogen plant at Nehuenco Power Complex
November 6, 2025
Chilean energy company Colbún inaugurated its first industrial green hydrogen plant at the Nehuenco thermoelectric complex in Quillota, using photovoltaic energy to produce hydrogen for generator cooling instead of gray hydrogen. The US$1.6 million facility, which operates off-grid and includes a 100 kW solar park, batteries, an electrolyzer, and storage tanks, forms part of Nehuenco’s […]
Chile opens second SEC-registered green hydrogen R&D plant at Federico Santa María University
November 6, 2025
Chile inaugurated the second green hydrogen plant registered with the SEC at Federico Santa María Technical University’s Viña del Mar campus, dedicated to research, development, and innovation. The facility supports experimentation, prototype development, and collaboration among universities, companies, and public organizations, fostering industrial pilots and specialized training. A related study highlighted gaps in specialized equipment, […]