Tech companies are exploring Argentina’s Patagonia as a location for large data centre projects linked to AI infrastructure, according to Reuters and subsequent reporting. The plans involve courting “hyperscalers” and other AI developers, with initial agreements targeted for later this year.
Backers point to Patagonia’s resource profile, including strong wind conditions and existing energy exports such as wind, gas and other commodities. Reporting also describes development efforts spanning Patagonia and nearby provinces, where local developers and energy firms are positioning the region as an alternative site for expanding data centre capacity. Companies are expected to weigh factors such as power availability, infrastructure readiness and long-term energy supply as they consider whether to proceed.
Different outlets primarily vary in emphasis: one focuses on the regional pitch to AI and cloud infrastructure builders, while another highlights the scale of planned data centres and the role of Patagonia’s winds. However, both frame the same overall effort—active scouting and discussions for AI-related data centres in Argentina’s southern region—rather than a finalized rollout.
