Scala Data Centers has secured $328 million in financing to expand its hyperscale presence in Chile, marking the largest single-country data center project finance deal in Latin America. The investment supports the construction of three new hyperscale data centers and a dedicated power substation across Curauma, Lampa, and Huechuraba. The funding package includes $254 million in long-term financing, along with a VAT facility, and was backed by MUFG, SMBC, BNP Paribas, and Natixis. This is Scala’s first structured financing outside Brazil and its first green-labelled international debt. “This project financing is an ideal case of long-term value creation in the digital infrastructure space,” said Tatiana Preta, MUFG’s Head of Project Finance in Latin America. She emphasized that the deal sets a precedent for responsible growth across the region. Sustainability plays a central role in the development. All Chilean facilities will run on 100% certified renewable energy and feature zero-waste water systems. Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) will be maintained below 1.45, well below industry averages, underscoring Scala’s environmental commitment. Clayton Malheiros, CFO of Scala, described the transaction as a strategic shift. “It’s more than a financing deal—it’s a signal to the market that Scala delivers excellence with transparency and sustainability.” The expansion is expected to generate thousands of jobs during construction and operations, providing a boost to Chile’s digital economy. With growing global demand for AI and cloud services, these new centers will also position Chile as a digital bridge between Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
Scala Data Centers has secured $328 million in financing to expand its hyperscale presence in Chile, marking the largest single-country data center project finance deal in Latin America. The investment supports the construction of three new hyperscale data centers and a dedicated power substation across Curauma, Lampa, and Huechuraba.
The funding package includes $254 million in long-term financing, along with a VAT facility, and was backed by MUFG, SMBC, BNP Paribas, and Natixis. This is Scala’s first structured financing outside Brazil and its first green-labelled international debt.
“This project financing is an ideal case of long-term value creation in the digital infrastructure space,” said Tatiana Preta, MUFG’s Head of Project Finance in Latin America. She emphasized that the deal sets a precedent for responsible growth across the region.
Sustainability plays a central role in the development. All Chilean facilities will run on 100% certified renewable energy and feature zero-waste water systems. Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) will be maintained below 1.45, well below industry averages, underscoring Scala’s environmental commitment.
Clayton Malheiros, CFO of Scala, described the transaction as a strategic shift. “It’s more than a financing deal—it’s a signal to the market that Scala delivers excellence with transparency and sustainability.”
The expansion is expected to generate thousands of jobs during construction and operations, providing a boost to Chile’s digital economy. With growing global demand for AI and cloud services, these new centers will also position Chile as a digital bridge between Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
