Brazil advances its green data center ambition as TikTok’s $2 billion energy deal moves forward in Pecém
📌 Brazil has marked a notable step in the global digital infrastructure race as Omnia, the data center platform backed by Patria Investments, signed a 20-year, $2 billion energy contract with Casa dos Ventos to supply ByteDance’s data center in Pecém, Ceará.
💡 The key point is the self-production model, under which Omnia will receive a stake in Casa dos Ventos’ assets. This is also the largest contract the renewable energy producer has ever signed with a single customer, highlighting the rapid growth of long-term power demand from AI data centers.
🔎 Power for the project will come from the 630 MW Ibiapaba wind farm and the Dom Inocencio wind farm, supporting ByteDance’s plan to operate a renewable-powered data center in Latin America. With total project investment estimated at around 200 billion reais, or nearly $40 billion, it is considered the largest data center currently under construction in Brazil.
⚡ Construction began in January 2026, with the first phase expected to start operations in Q3 2027 before expanding through 2029. If the timeline remains on track, Pecém could become an important destination for data center capital, supported by wind power, port access, and international infrastructure links.
⚠️ Despite the positive outlook, key issues still need to be watched, including environmental impact, water usage, local community responses, and geopolitical scrutiny linked to ByteDance. Even so, the deal is a clear signal of the growing connection between AI, data centers, and renewable energy in Latin America.