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Google will move forward with constructing a global data center in Uruguay after the multinational has approved the environmental permits. It is the second data center of the technology giant in the region, the other being in Chile.
"For Uruguay, it is an excellent sign, in the sense of the advance of innovation, technology, and the digital economy," said the Secretary of the Presidency, Álvaro Delgado, in a press conference. The intention is to lay the foundation stone of the project in March.
A few days ago, the company presented the Environmental Impact Study and the Project Document, the previous steps to obtain the Preliminary Environmental Authorization (AAP).
In 2021, the technology giant acquired a 30-hectare site in the Parque de las Ciencias free trade zone, located in the department of Canelones, a few minutes from the capital. The acquisition, which sought to guarantee options to expand its data centers, was an essential milestone in the company''s expansion process. It confirmed its commitment "to Uruguay and Latin America," as the North American company explained.
With this new step by the company, in addition to the arrival of the world''s most extended submarine cable - named Firminia - which will link the east coast of the United States with Punta del Este, Uruguay is consolidating its position as a destination for large technology companies and strengthening its position as an innovation and technology hub for the region and the world. This new project will improve access to Google services for South American users.
The announcement confirming the progress of the construction was made in the last hours by Google representatives Eleonora Rabinovich, leader of Government Relations and Public Policy for Latin America, and Tamar Colodenco, Google''s Government Relations and Public Policy Manager for the Southern Cone, in a meeting held at the Executive Tower with Álvaro Delgado and the Ministers of Industry, Energy and Mining, Omar Paganini and Environment, Robert Bouvier.
This announcement "places the country in a privileged position to take advantage of the opportunity to capture investments in the dynamic and growing data storage market, derived from the explosive development of Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things and Big Data," published by the Presidency.
Located in an economically attractive region, Uruguay is one of the most reliable countries to do business. Many international technology firms and global companies choose it as a base for their international or regional headquarters.
Uruguay''s competitive advantages include multilingual and highly qualified talent, a time zone beneficial for doing business with large global markets, and cultural affinity. Added are its advanced telecommunications infrastructure, a highly digitized society, and excellent tax benefits and government incentives.
These new opportunities opened to the next generation require the development of digital skills. With Google Career Certificates and the Google Cloud Skills Boost platform, Google has invested in accessible, on-demand training. The company works with more than 550 universities across Latin America, offering a continuously updated selection of learning resources to make sure students will be ready to grasp the opportunities brought about by emerging technologies. Over the past year-and-a-half, Google has awarded over 35,000 badges in digital skills to students and developers across the region.
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In Uruguay, for instance, it is partnering with leading local universities, such as Universidad Tecnológica-UTEC– and Universidad de Montevideo-UM-to include technology-related subjects in the curriculum. Google also fomented business innovation through startup academies in partnership with important organizations such as the National Development Agency (ANDE) and the National Agency of Research and Innovation-ANII. The new data center at Canelones will mean a great deal for professional and technological development not only to Uruguay but also to the region at large. This is where Google will invest in social programs that apply technology for economic and social advancement.
Every time a person performs a search, watches a video on , gets directions on Google Maps, or uses Gmail for work or school, a data center is humming along in the background to make it all possible. In modern times, digital communication and access to information are important in the development of countries and their people.
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In other words, regularly, Google’s contribution to Latin America has involved, and it will continue to involve, an investment in technical infrastructure that allows better connectivity and access to all kinds of digital services. Among such widely used Google services are Search, Gmail, , and Google Cloud. Google invests in subsea cables, the likes of which include Firmina, Tannat, Curie, and Humboldt-a new route that will link South America and the Asia Pacific for the first time. Google has also opened cloud regions in São Paulo, Brazil; Santiago, Chile; and, coming soon, Querétaro, Mexico.
Sustainability informs every Google project, from the design to the management of data centers. Of all data centers around the globe, Google’s 28 across 11 countries represent some of the most efficient, secure, and reliable ones. A typical Google-operated data center is on average 1.8 times more energy-efficient than an average data center. But Google has increased computing power quite a bit without extra energy consumption compared to five years ago. It also leads in the fight against climate change by committing to clean energy, among them the new data centre opening in Uruguay that runs using more than 90% renewable energy.
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This is a very important moment for Google’s commitment, now long-term, to Latin America. Setting up a new Google Uruguay data center means much more than increasing the level of support offered to regional users and customers. It is about opportunities, offering technical solutions to help companies, governments, and societies reach their goals and working in cooperation with communities for the enhancement of their digital skills. Google looks forward to this new chapter now starting in Uruguay and keeps fostering growth in the region.
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Google has announced a significant investment as part of its expansion in Latin America with the tech giant spending $850 million to build a new data center in Canelones, Uruguay.
The company broke ground on the facility last week, marking its second data center in the region. The company has said the move is aimed at boosting connectivity, supporting local digital skill development, and enhancing access to artificial intelligence technologies across Latin America.
The growth of AI firms and Big Tech''s investment in them in recent years has led to a rise in demand for global data centers to support the need for more cloud storage. The investment is part of Google''s broader strategy to expand its infrastructure in Latin America. The company''s first data center in the region was established in Chile in 2015.
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Eduardo López, President of Google Cloud for Latin America, said that the company was committed to supporting innovation in the region. "We are creating a data center that allows us to evolve," he said.
"Every time someone runs a query on Search, watches a video on , looks up directions on Google Maps, or uses Gmail for work or school, there''s a data center behind the scenes making it all possible.
"We live in an era in which digital communication and access to information are foundational to the growth and development of countries and the people who live in them.
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"That''s why we opened a data center in Chile in 2015—to improve the connectivity of our users and the performance of our services. Today, after dedicated planning and analysis, we are taking another step forward with the construction of a second data center in Latin America, this time in Canelones, Uruguay."
The new data center is being constructed in the Parque de las Ciencias free trade zone in Canelones, a strategic location chosen after what Google described as "dedicated planning and analysis." The center is expected to enhance the digital ecosystem by providing improved internet speeds, greater reliability, and a foundation for AI advancements.
Google''s decision to build in Uruguay was influenced by the country''s sustainable energy resources, with 97 percent of its electricity generated from renewable sources.
Construction of the data center is expected to take 26 months and will employ an average of 300 to 400 workers, peaking at around 800 people. Upon completion, the facility will provide approximately 50 permanent jobs.
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