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Argentina courts hyperscalers for 500MW Patagonia data centers

9/8/2026

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Argentina’s government is courting hyperscalers to build mega data centers in Patagonia.
OpenAI signed a letter of intent with Sur Energy in October 2025 for a 500 MW Patagonian facility.
Pampa Energía proposes a 500 MW Neuquén site powered by Vaca Muerta gas, costing about $900 million.
Green Capital is leasing roughly 1,300 square kilometres south of Trelew for wind-solar farms feeding a 120 MW stage costing $1.4 billion.

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Story summary

Argentina’s government is courting hyperscalers to build mega data centers in Patagonia.
OpenAI signed a letter of intent with Sur Energy in October 2025 for a 500 MW Patagonian facility.
Pampa Energía proposes a 500 MW Neuquén site powered by Vaca Muerta gas, costing about $900 million.
Green Capital is leasing roughly 1,300 square kilometres south of Trelew for wind-solar farms feeding a 120 MW stage costing $1.4 billion.