ODATA, a part of Aligned Data Centers, has obtained US $1.02 billion in green financing for sustainable data center projects in Latin America. This increases ODATA’s total financing to US $2.25 billion, the largest sustainable financing package for the region’s data center industry.
The funds enhance the company’s capacity to address the growing demand for cloud and AI infrastructure while upholding environmental commitments.
The financing attracted support from international financial institutions such as Apterra, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole CIB, Deutsche Bank, MUFG Bank, Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking, Nomura, Société Générale, and SMBC. The capital will be allocated to projects that meet high sustainability standards, focusing on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and eco-friendly construction.
Rafael Bomeny, CFO of ODATA, called the deal a significant achievement reflecting the company’s vision for sustainable digital growth. “This green financing bolsters our financial structure and enables us to support our clients’ digital infrastructure growth across the region,” he stated. “By prioritizing sustainability, we’re advancing cutting-edge technologies and promoting a more productive and environmentally responsible future for our communities.”
ODATA’s growth strategy involves expanding in key Latin American markets like Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia, which are experiencing increased demand for strong IT infrastructure to support cloud services and AI workloads. With more financial resources, ODATA aims to meet this demand while ensuring its projects align with environmental objectives.
Sustainability has always been integral to ODATA’s operations. The company runs the first hyperscale data center in Latin America fully powered by self-produced renewable energy in Brazil. It uses innovative design to maximize energy efficiency and reduce water usage. Additionally, ODATA has introduced Delta³, an air-cooling technology from Aligned Data Centers, supporting up to 50kW per rack and designed to work with advanced liquid cooling systems, allowing data centers to manage high-density workloads more sustainably.
This announcement highlights the growing connection between sustainability and digital infrastructure investment in Latin America. With rising demand for AI and cloud computing, ODATA’s financing milestone not only reinforces its market leadership but also sets a new standard for environmentally focused data center development in the region.
