ODATA DC ST02 Hyperscale Campus

Status: Operational | Location: San Bernardo, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Project Overview

The ODATA DC ST02 Data Centre Campus represents the maturation of the Latin American hyperscale market, focusing on Chile as a strategic gateway for cloud and content delivery, especially given its role as a Pacific subsea cable hub. Launched in November 2023, the DC ST02 facility provides a substantial 40.6 MW of IT load capacity across $\approx 366,000$ square feet, significantly expanding ODATA's total capacity in Chile to approximately 80 MW across its campuses. ODATA, now part of Aligned Data Centres, is catering directly to the explosive demand from global hyperscale cloud providers. The project is defined by two critical factors unique to the Chilean market: sustainability and seismic resilience. Sustainability: The facility operates on 100% contracted renewable energy, capitalising on Chile's abundant and reliable hydroelectric and solar resources. This commitment is key for hyperscalers seeking to meet global carbon-neutral goals. Furthermore, many similar projects in Chile prioritise Air-Cooled systems to achieve a WUE (Water Usage Effectiveness) of zero, a major advantage in a region where water scarcity is a growing concern. Seismic Resilience: Being in a highly active seismic zone, the DC ST02 is engineered with seismic-resistant construction, using reinforced concrete and specialised building techniques designed to protect critical IT equipment from significant earthquake events, ensuring uninterrupted operation for mission-critical services. With a dedicated 60 MVA on-site substation backed by dual utility feeds, DC ST02 provides the robust, reliable power infrastructure necessary for large-scale operations. Its strategic location near Santiago, combined with its carrier-neutral design, secures its role as a high-performance hub, accelerating digital transformation and cloud deployment across the Southern Cone of Latin America.

Quick Facts

Field	Value
Project Name	ODATA DC ST02 Hyperscale Campus
Location	San Bernardo, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
Status	Operational
Commissioning	November 2023
Total IT Load	40.6 MW
Total Capacity	$\approx 366,000$ square feet (DC ST02 area); part of a larger $\approx 80\text{ MW}$ campus total
Tier Level	implied Tier III+
Project Type	Hyperscale Colocation (Managed by Aligned Data Centers)

City Profile

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City Name	Santiago
Population	approx 6.9 million (Metropolitan Area)
Urban Agglomeration	approx 7.2 million
City GDP	$117.1 billion
Per Capita Income	$17,000
City Tier	Tier I
Key Strengths	Stable Economy, Excellent Renewables Grid (Hydro/Solar), Pacific Subsea Cable Hub, Streamlined Permitting, Highly-skilled workforce

Companies Involved

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Developer / Operator	ODATA (An Aligned Data Centers Company)
Strategic Infrastructure Partner	N/A
Construction Contractor	(Local/Regional partners)
MEP Engineering	(Details not specified publicly)
Network Connectivity	Carrier-Neutral; High-density fiber and access to major peering points
Power Infrastructure	Dedicated 60 MVA on-site substation with dual utility feeds

Technical Specifications

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Power Capacity	60 MVA (Utility Power) / 40.6 MW (IT Load)
UPS Redundancy	N/A (Implied high-level redundancy for Hyperscale/Tier III+)
Cooling System	N/A
Connectivity	Carrier-Neutral, strong cloud connectivity
PUE Target	N/A (Focus on efficiency, likely aiming for $<1.4$)
Energy Mix	100% Contracted Renewable Energy (Likely hydro/solar)

Milestones

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Announcement	November 2023 (Launch Announcement)
Construction Start	N/A
Phase 1 Go-Live	November 2023
Full Buildout	Ongoing (Expansion of DC ST01 also announced)

Investment Details

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Total Investment	N/A
Funding	Aligned Data Centers / ODATA Corporate Capital Expenditure