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Yamna secures Port of Açu site for 250 MW AI-ready data-center campus
September 11, 2026
Yamna has signed a land-reservation agreement at Brazil’s Port of Açu for a hyperscale, AI-ready data-center campus. The initial 20-hectare site is planned for 250 MW in Phase 1. Source: Yamna
Brimex registers Mexico’s first renewable thermal project for auditable biomethane certificates
September 11, 2026
Brimex Energy’s Lagos de Moreno facility became Mexico’s first renewable thermal project registered on the CleanCounts Registry. Following an independent engineering review, the facility can issue Renewable Thermal Certificates for verified renewable thermal energy produced from dairy, swine and tequila-industry waste streams. Source: American Biogas Council
Dewhurst begins Cóndor Paipa geothermal exploration in Colombia
September 11, 2026
Dewhurst Group has formalized the exploration phase of its Cóndor Paipa geothermal project in Boyacá, covering a 9.98 km² area under Colombia’s first geothermal exploration permit granted to a private company. The project represents potential investment of up to US$180 million and is planned to include geothermal power generation, a center of excellence and development […]
Qair advances 565 MW Grand Réseau data-center project at Pecém
September 11, 2026
Qair Brasil is advancing the Grand Réseau data-center project in the Pecém Export Processing Zone in Ceará. The project is planned in two phases, with 150 MW in the first phase and a potential total capacity of 565 MW, with construction expected to begin in the first half of 2027. Source: Gaztalitoanea
Patagonia data-center projects advance in Argentina
September 11, 2026
Pampa Energía is exploring a potential data-center project beside its Loma de la Lata power plant in Neuquén, targeting initial agreements by the end of 2026 and a 20–40 MW pilot before a possible expansion to 500 MW. Separately, Pampa has agreed to supply 30 MW for the first phase of a technology park under […]
ETED qualifies 39 companies for Dominican Republic battery-storage call
September 11, 2026
Dominican transmission utility ETED has qualified 39 companies in its call for battery energy-storage proposals. The process advances ETED’s private-investment program for up to 600 MW / 1,200 MWh of BESS connected to the national grid. Source: BNAmericas
Peru proposes green hydrogen and distributed energy pilots with Japan
September 11, 2026
Peru has proposed a three-year cooperation plan with Japan focused on developing green hydrogen and distributed energy pilot projects. The initiative includes nine proposed actions covering technical and commercial cooperation, with Peru seeking Japanese investment and expertise to advance clean energy and electricity infrastructure. The energy ministry also held discussions with Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui & […]
Mexico conditionally approves 35 MW green hydrogen project
September 11, 2026
Mexico’s environment ministry has conditionally approved a green hydrogen project in Guanajuato with a 35 MW electrolyzer capacity. Developed by Delicias Solar, the project is expected to produce around 3,205 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually, supported by a 42 MW solar plant and battery storage, although construction remains subject to additional regulatory and social-impact requirements. […]
Brazil proposes first grid-scale battery storage concession in April 2027 transmission auction
September 11, 2026
Brazil’s electricity regulator ANEEL has proposed including the country’s first grid-scale battery storage project in its April 2027 transmission auction. The 18-year concession would involve a battery system in Acre, allowing storage to be contracted as a regulated transmission asset and establishing a new framework for using batteries to improve grid reliability. Source: Rio Times […]