RT-One to Build LATAM's Largest Data Centre in Uberlândia

RT-One has unveiled plans for what it claims will be the largest AI data centre in Latin America, following its acquisition of land in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Backed by an initial investment exceeding US$1.2bn, the new facility will span more than one million square metres.

The development includes 630,000m² of buildable land, complemented by a 300,000m² permanent environmental reserve.

The Uberlândia campus is designed to deliver high-performance computing, sovereign cloud services, advanced AI processing and cybersecurity capabilities. Phase one will provide 100MW of installed capacity, with total scalability reaching 400MW. Built to global energy-efficiency standards, the project will be powered entirely by renewable energy and incorporate advanced cooling technologies to reduce environmental footprint.

RT-One has announced plans to build what it says will be the largest AI data centre in Latin America, after officially acquiring land for the project in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais in Brazil.

The facility represents an initial investment of more than US$1.2bn and will occupy over one million square metres. The site includes 630,000 m² of buildable land alongside a permanent environmental reserve of 300,000 m².

The Uberlândia campus is set to support high-performance computing, sovereign cloud services, cybersecurity and advanced AI workloads, with its first phase launching at 100MW of installed capacity and scaling up to 400MW. Built to international energy efficiency standards, the project will run on 100% renewable power and adopt advanced cooling technologies to minimise environmental impact.

“AI processing capacity is vital for the modern world. Robust, secure and sovereign data centres are the foundation of this new digital era,” says Fernando Palamone, CEO of RT-One.

“By bringing this infrastructure to Brazil, we are preparing the country to compete globally, generate high-quality jobs and train new talent to lead the digital transformation.”

Sustainability and site design

The project incorporates strong environmental measures within its design, dedicating a substantial portion of the land to preserved green space.

Situated on the western outskirts of Uberlândia along the route to Prata, this protected area is fully embedded into the overall site masterplan.

Ricardo Simões, Vice President of RT-One, highlights: “We believe in Brazil, and we know that being a reference requires attention to every detail. That’s why our data centres operate with 100% renewable energy. This is RT-One’s non-negotiable commitment to sustainability.”

Arising from strategic partnerships

The project was introduced in collaboration with a broad network of technology and infrastructure partners, including Hitachi, WEG, Siemens, Vertiv, Schneider Electric, Engemon Construtora, Multiway Infra, Munters and UNIUBE.

These partnerships are set to ensure the campus is developed with efficiency, resiliency and sustainability at its core, while also fostering a wider innovation ecosystem.

Through these partnerships, RT-One is working to create a data centre environment underpinned by state-of-the-art technology and rigorous operational standards.

By bringing together global suppliers and regional organisations, the initiative is designed to deliver performance and reliability at scale, while also contributing to the development of the local workforce.

Championing regional impact

In addition to supporting AI and digital infrastructure, the data centre is intended to drive regional growth.

RT-One anticipates the project will help position Uberlândia as an emerging hub for digital innovation in Brazil, generating jobs, introducing training programmes and fostering collaboration between academia and industry.

Public officials present at the project launch included Paulo Sérgio, Mayor of Uberlândia, Vanderley Pelizer, Deputy Mayor and Fabiano Alves, Secretary of Economic Development and Innovation.

Their attendance underscored the local government’s backing of the initiative and its role in shaping the region’s future economic strategy.

The data centre is projected to create high-quality job opportunities during both construction and operation, boosting the local economy while strengthening Brazil’s position in the global AI and data infrastructure landscape.

Establishing a Latin American flagship

With construction underway, the Uberlândia facility is set to become a reference point for technology infrastructure in Latin America. 

Once complete, it will provide sovereign cloud capacity, high-density computing resources and AI-ready infrastructure to meet growing regional and global demand.

By committing more than US$1.2bn and partnering with global technology leaders, RT-One positions itself at the centre of Latin America’s digital transformation.

The project is designed not only to deliver the scale and resilience needed for AI workloads, but also to embed sustainability and workforce development into the foundation of the region’s data economy.