Equinix SP7: $110M AI-Ready São Paulo IBX® Facility

Status: Under Construction / Active Fit-out (April 2026)   |   Location: -23.589496


Project Overview

Equinix is accelerating the development of SP7, its latest International Business Exchange™ (IBX) data center in São Paulo, to address rapidly growing demand for AI-driven and hybrid cloud infrastructure across Latin America. Purpose-built for next-generation workloads, SP7 incorporates advanced design features such as liquid-cooling readiness and high-density power configurations, enabling enterprises to efficiently run GPU-intensive applications like machine learning and large-scale data analytics. Strategically, the facility will be interconnected with Equinix’s existing SP2, SP3, and SP4 sites through a robust private fiber mesh, creating a highly resilient and low-latency ecosystem. This connectivity gives customers seamless access to a digital marketplace of more than 1,100 companies, including cloud providers, financial institutions, and network services. Additionally, SP7’s proximity to key subsea cable systems such as Seabras-1 and Monet strengthens international connectivity, making it a critical hub for global data exchange. The project is being financed through Equinix’s Green Bond program, reinforcing its sustainability goals, including a commitment to matching 100% of its energy consumption in Brazil with renewable sources. Altogether, SP7 positions Equinix to support the region’s digital transformation with scalable, high-performance, and environmentally responsible infrastructure.


Quick Facts

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Project NameEquinix SP7: $110M AI-Ready São Paulo IBX® Facility
Location-23.589496
StatusUnder Construction / Active Fit-out (April 2026)
CommissioningPhase 1 Go-Live: Q4 2026
Total IT Load20.0 MW (Initial Phase)
Total CapacityPart of Equinix’s largest LATAM ecosystem
Tier LevelTier III+ (Global IBX Standard)
Project TypeRetail Colocation & AI Interconnection Hub

City Profile

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City Namesão paulo (tamboré)
Population316,473 people in 2022
Urban Agglomeration20.7 to 21 million inhabitants in 2022
City GDP$319 billion (USD)
Per Capita Income$18.6 thousand USD
City TierLATAM Financial Hub, Largest Population Center, Best Network/Cloud Connectivity in the region
Key Strengthspowerful, diversified economy

Companies Involved

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Developer / Operator Equinix
Strategic Infrastructure Partner Auren Energia (Wind Power Self-Production PPA).
Construction Contractor Equinix Global GDC / Tier 1 Brazilian EPC Partners.
MEP Engineering $N+1$ Block Redundancy; 400V AI-optimized power distribution.
Network Connectivity Equinix Fabric™; 100G/400G Inter-campus dark fiber mesh.
Power Infrastructure 20 MW IT Load potential; Supported by dedicated HV substation.

Technical Specifications

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Power Capacity20.0 MW
UPS Redundancy$N+1$ (Concurrently maintainable).
Cooling System Hybrid Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling + Indirect Air Economization.
Connectivity <1ms latency to B3 (Brazil Stock Exchange) and major cloud on-ramps.
PUE Target < 1.35 (Market-leading for tropical climate)
Energy Mix 100% Renewable (Wind Power via Auren Energia).

Milestones

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Announcement January 29, 2026 (Global Expansion Proclamation)
Construction Start 2025
Phase 1 Go-Live Q4 2026
Full Buildout 2027

Investment Details

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Total InvestmentUS$110.0 Million
Funding Equinix Corporate Capital / Green Bond proceeds.

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