Alternative asset manager Patria Investments has unveiled Omnia, a new platform dedicated to developing, constructing and operating large-scale data centres across Latin America, powered entirely by green, renewable energy. The initiative aims to support the growing demand for high-performance computing infrastructure while aligning with environmental sustainability goals.
Omnia is set to concentrate initially on campus-scale projects exceeding 100 megawatts (MW), tailored specifically for high-density artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. According to Patria, total investment in these sites is expected to surpass $1 billion. The company, which is headquartered in Bermuda and listed on the Nasdaq, is a major player in Latin America’s alternative investment space, managing assets across private equity, infrastructure, credit and real estate.
The move comes at a time when data centre sustainability is under increasing scrutiny, especially as AI-driven technologies significantly amplify energy demands. The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently warned in its report, “Electricity 2024: Analysis and forecast to 2026”, that global data centre electricity demand could double by 2026, with AI being a principal driver. This raises concerns over greenhouse gas emissions and the tech sector’s environmental footprint.
Several major US technology firms have flagged AI’s impact on energy usage as a concern. Microsoft, for instance, announced it would require key suppliers to use 100% carbon-free energy in its operations. Google has issued similar requirements for its supply chain, and Amazon declared in 2023 that it had met its 100% renewable energy target for global operations. These companies are under pressure to match exponential data needs with corporate climate commitments.
Rodrigo Abreu, Digital Infrastructure Operating Partner at Patria and Chief Executive of Omnia, said Latin America offers a compelling opportunity due to its abundance of low-cost renewable energy sources, maturing fibre-optic networks, regulatory openness and geopolitical neutrality.
“The launch of Omnia marks an important moment for Patria,” Abreu remarked. “We believe Latin America is perfectly positioned to support the growth of the global AI data centre infrastructure, with its vast potential of renewable energy at competitive cost… allowing hyperscalers to rapidly expand their offerings while maintaining their ambitious environmental commitments.”
Omnia’s facilities are being designed to utilise 100% renewable energy, incorporate minimal water usage for cooling systems and reduce overall environmental impact, reinforcing long-term net-zero targets for hyperscale clients—companies that operate massive facilities to support cloud computing and AI services.
Construction on the first Omnia data centre campus is scheduled to begin in Brazil during the second half of 2025. Brazil is currently Latin America’s largest data centre market, and its vast hydropower resources make it an attractive location for low-carbon energy infrastructure.
Felipe Pinto, Managing Partner of Patria’s Infrastructure Investments in Latin America, highlighted the region’s potential to become a global hub for digital infrastructure:
“Global demand for data centres is expected to more than double by 2030, driven by the widespread adoption of AI and the continued migration to cloud. In this context, Latin America’s capacity is forecast to more than triple over the coming years, requiring up to USD 50 billion in new capital investment,” Pinto explained. “With the support of Patria’s track record and expertise in energy, data centres and real estate, we believe Omnia has great potential ahead of it.”
According to market research from Arizton, the Latin American data centre market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 6.5% between 2023 and 2028, underpinned by digital transformation efforts and increasing foreign investment in cloud and connectivity infrastructure.
With Omnia, Patria aims to play a central role in the region’s digital expansion—delivering scalable, sustainable infrastructure capable of meeting the twin imperatives of technological progress and climate responsibility.
