Bytedance explores the data center project in Brazil

Bytedance, the parent company of the Tiktok application, studies a substantial investment for the development of a data center in Brazil, as reported Atmosphere Quoting sources.

Conversations are being held with the renewable energy producer Casa Dos Ventos to establish the installation at the Pecem port complex, located in the state of CEARA.

Discussions focus on a 300mW data center, with a future expansion potential of up to 900mw in a second phase, added the report.

The total demand of the project could bring to 1GW, sources said in the news.

The installation would become a key part of Bytedance operations in the western hemisphere, complementing the Investment of the company’s $ 8.8 million In Thailand it was announced by the beginning of 2025.

Pecem is considered an ideal location for data centers, given its proximity to the destination stations of underwater cables and the concentration of the renewable energy generation of the region.

Casa Dos Ventos, which has already been associated with Totenergies on a wind energy portfolio, has requested network connection for the data center project.

However, the National Operator of the Brazil network initially denied the application for worries about the stability of the network, as the important energy requirements of these facilities.

Currently, the Ministry of Mines and Brazil’s energy is evaluating if an additional network capacity can be provided for data centers in PECEM and other areas, two sources were indicated.

Neither Tiktok nor Bytedance provided immediate comments on this topic, and Casa Dos Ventos refused to address the ongoing negotiations, Atmosphere he said.

Casa Dos Ventos has expressed its commitment to transform the Pecem port into a center of technological innovation and energy transition.

The company was cited by the news agency, saying: “The company is developing the country’s largest data center and the green hydrogen project, which will feed on renewable energy in its portfolio. When developing the two projects, it is evaluating collaboration opportunities with companies that can support their implementation.”

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