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Alibaba Cloud opens first South American cloud region in Brazil
September 11, 2026
Alibaba Cloud has launched its first cloud region in Brazil and South America, comprising two data centers. The new region provides local cloud, AI, computing, storage, networking, security and disaster-recovery services, with enterprise-grade agentic AI services planned for the region. Source: Alibaba Cloud
Voltalia’s US$35.6 billion Pecém data-center project clears ZPE approval
September 11, 2026
Brazil’s National Council of Export Processing Zones has approved Voltalia Energia do Brasil’s planned data center in Ceará’s Pecém Export Processing Zone. The US$35.6 billion project is expected to drive expansion of dedicated wind and solar generation and use reclaimed water for cooling, with environmental licensing and other permits now required before development can proceed. […]
Abaco hybrid power project targets November grid connection
September 11, 2026
The approximately US$90 million Abaco hybrid power project is on schedule to connect to Bahamas Power and Light’s grid in November 2026. The project combines utility-scale solar, natural-gas generation and battery storage and is being developed with EA Energy. Source: Bahamas.gov
IFX Networks plans more than US$400 million of Latin American digital-infrastructure investment
September 11, 2026
IFX Networks plans to invest more than US$400 million across Latin America during 2026 and 2027 to strengthen its digital infrastructure, including connectivity and data-center capacity. Chile is expected to receive approximately US$51.4 million of the investment. Source: Rio Times Online
LAC Clean Energy Coalition launches industrial decarbonization agenda in Alagoas
September 11, 2026
FIEA, SENAI Alagoas and WRI Brasil signed a Letter of Intent with the Latin America Clean Energy Coalition to develop solutions for industrial decarbonization through studies, partner mobilization and public-private dialogue. The initiative will focus on renewable energy, bioenergy, biomethane, advanced biofuels and low-carbon hydrogen, with Alagoas serving as a starting point for a broader […]
Mexico’s CFE sets US$32.9 billion development program through 2030
September 11, 2026
CFE’s 2026–2030 development program outlines MXN 651 billion (US$32.9 billion) of investment in generation, transmission and distribution. The plan includes 18.6 GW of new generation capacity, including 5.48 GW of identified solar projects, 3.13 GW of wind and 582 MW of geothermal capacity, with most new renewable projects expected to involve private-sector participation. Source: PV […]
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 […]