Is Patagonia the new data center hub? + Harley-Davidson's role in the trade war
Patagonia emerges as potential data center hub amidst infrastructure investments.
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This comes as the region's power infrastructure is being revamped, with a nearly $900M investment planned. The Mapuche Indigenous families, who have historically clashed with energy companies, live in the rural area where the data centers are being considered.
Pampa Energía's proposal has sparked interest, with some outlets weighing the feasibility of the project. However, the reporting on Harley-Davidson's role in the trade war remains thin, with no concrete details provided.
The exact extent of Harley-Davidson's involvement in the trade war and its potential impact on the data center plans is still unknown. Coverage from NPR and Yahoo Finance has highlighted the infrastructure investments and the companies eyeing Argentina for data centers, but the specifics of Harley-Davidson's role remain unclear.
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Who reported it (5)
- Pampa Energía (PAM) Weighs a 500-MW Data Center. Can It Justify Nearly $900M in Power Infrastructure? Yahoo Finance · 10h ago
- Who are the companies eyeing Argentina for data centers BNamericas · 10h ago
- Mapuche Indigenous families live in the rural area, and have historically clashed with energy companies. facebook.com · 10h ago
- Bessent's yen bet, cold Argentine data centers set, and the summer box office net : The Indicator from Planet Money NPR · 10h ago
- Is Patagonia the new data center hub? + Harley-Davidson's role in the trade war NPR · 10h ago
Questions people are asking
What companies are eyeing Argentina for data centers?
Five companies, including Pampa Energía, are reportedly eyeing Argentina for data centers.
What is the proposed size of the data center in Patagonia?
A 500-MW facility is proposed in Patagonia.
What is the planned investment in Patagonia's power infrastructure?
A nearly $900M investment is planned.
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