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Tecto Data Centers to expand in Brazil with US$45 million BNDES loan

January 22, 2026

Brazil’s Tecto Data Centers, the data‑center unit of digital infrastructure firm V.tal, plans to secure a loan of roughly US$45 million from development bank BNDES to support the expansion of its data center projects across the country. Source: BNAmericas

Claro Puerto Rico to invest US$500 million to expand fiber and 5G networks

January 22, 2026

Claro Puerto Rico is planning to invest up to US$500 million over three years to modernize its network, expand fiber‑optic broadband and strengthen 5G coverage across the island. The investment aims to broaden high‑speed connectivity, improve service capacity, and accelerate digital infrastructure development in Puerto Rico’s telecommunications market. Source: BNAmericas

Hive Digital Technologies to launch Buzz Cloud AI platform in Paraguay

January 22, 2026

Texas-based Hive Digital Technologies is bringing its Buzz Cloud AI platform to Paraguay through a strategic joint venture with a leading local telecom. The platform will be hosted in a Tier III data center in Asunción, likely operated by Tigo Paraguay, and will serve academic, research, enterprise, financial, and healthcare sectors across Paraguay and South […]

Colombia launches pilot tests of low-emission hydrogen in tractor-trailers

January 22, 2026

Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has started pilot tests injecting low‑emission hydrogen into heavy tractor‑trailers to evaluate its technical, economic, and environmental performance as a way to reduce emissions and support the country’s energy transition. The trials, applying hydrogen produced by electrolysis in two trucks under real‑world conditions, aim to gather data on fuel […]

Dominican Republic enhances institutional coordination for hydrocarbon development

January 22, 2026

The Dominican Republic has strengthened institutional coordination for developing its hydrocarbon sector by signing a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Energy and Mines and the state-owned Refinería Dominicana de Petróleo (Refidomsa). The agreement sets up technical cooperation, joint protocols, and regular coordination mechanisms to advance exploration and management of oil and gas resources, […]

Guatemala unveils US$8.5 billion power generation roadmap to 2050

January 22, 2026

Guatemala has outlined a long‑term power generation roadmap that could involve around US$8.5 billion in investment to expand and modernize its electricity sector through 2050, driven by rising demand and a shift toward cleaner energy. The plan emphasizes nearly doubling installed capacity, significantly growing renewable sources like solar, wind and geothermal, expanding transmission infrastructure, and creating […]

Jamaica launches feasibility study for sustainable aviation fuels

January 22, 2026

Jamaica has launched a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Feasibility Study to explore the country’s potential for cleaner aviation. Managed by ICF, the study will assess feedstocks, infrastructure, aviation demand, export opportunities, and the policy and investment environment, while addressing cost and scalability challenges. The initiative, announced at the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority in Kingston, supports […]

Chile approves 200 MW /1,000 MWh BESS Huañil energy storage project

January 22, 2026

Chile has approved the BESS Huañil energy storage project, developed by Italian company Limes Renewable Energy, with a capacity of 200 MW and 1,000 MWh. Located in Salamanca, Coquimbo, the lithium-ion battery system will store and distribute energy from the National Electric System.. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Grupo Ibereólica launches three large-scale energy storage projects in Chile

January 22, 2026

Grupo Ibereólica Renovables has announced three large-scale energy storage projects in Chile totaling 1,325.3 MW and 6,310 MWh, to be integrated into its existing renewable portfolio. The centerpiece is the Antofagasta ERNC hybrid project, combining a wind farm and a solar plant with a 990 MW battery system (4,950 MWh), set to begin operations in […]