ByteDance weighs a second phase of its Brazil data centre at the Port of Pecém
TechNode, citing a report, says ByteDance is looking for developers for the expansion in Ceará state; the company has not confirmed it.
Why it matters
A second phase would make ByteDance's Ceará project larger than the 300-megawatt campus already under construction at the Port of Pecém, according to Bloomberg as relayed by TechNode. Facilities at the port can qualify for tax incentives by serving customers abroad, which fits a Chinese company building capacity outside China. ByteDance has also held preliminary talks on a separate site to serve Brazilian customers. ByteDance has not confirmed the plan. Watch for developer selection and any power contracts.
Key facts
- Site: Port of Pecém, Ceará, Brazil
- Existing project: 300 megawatts under construction
- Second phase would be larger
- Preliminary talks on a separate site for Brazilian customers
- Reported by Bloomberg; ByteDance has not confirmed