ODATA Opens Fourth Hyperscale Data Center in San Miguel

ODATA inaugurated its fourth hyperscale data center, QR04, near San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato, reinforcing its position as Mexico’s largest data center operator. The new facility, located in the San Miguel de Allende Industrial Park near ODATA’s three other centers in Queretaro, was built to meet the growing demand for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services. Its construction generated more than 1,500 temporary jobs, boosting the local economy.

“The QR04 reaffirms our investment in Mexico and our commitment to global clients,” said Ricardo Alário, CEO, ODATA. “Our expanded regional presence provides a solid foundation for the sustained growth of cloud and AI across Mexico and Latin America.”

The data center has a total IT capacity of 24MW, with the first 12MW already operational. QR04 features Aligned Data Centers’ patented Delta Cube (Delta³) air-cooling technology, which maximizes thermal efficiency and supports energy densities of up to 50kW per rack using air cooling alone. The center also employs a closed-loop water system, ensuring high water use efficiency and minimal environmental impact.

ODATA’s hyperscale clients are already using QR04, reflecting the increasing demand for high-density infrastructure in Mexico. The project further positions the company as a leader in sustainable hyperscale infrastructure, addressing one of Mexico’s key challenges: reliable power supply.

During the opening ceremony, Luis Álvarez, Guanajuato’s Deputy Minister of Economy, highlighted the state’s strategic push to become a technology hub in Latin America. He said the project strengthens the Bajio region’s data infrastructure and positions Guanajuato as a key center for cloud storage, AI development, and large-scale information management.

“With this center, Guanajuato becomes a crucial point to meet Latin America’s growing tech demand,” Álvarez said, noting that Mexico’s IT sector recently grew 22%, surpassing Brazil. He also praised ODATA’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and employ a largely local workforce, with 96% of employees being Mexican.

Data centers are among the fastest-growing energy consumers globally. In 2024, data centers consumed 415TWh, accounting for nearly 1.5% of the world’s electricity, roughly equivalent to the entire energy demand of Saudi Arabia and 14% more than Mexico’s total consumption. With the accelerating need for crypto mining, artificial intelligence and increasingly fast cloud storage, data center demand is expected to more than double, reaching 945TWh by 2030, reported MBN. 

“These facilities consume large amounts of electricity, which can put pressure on existing electrical grids, especially in areas with underdeveloped infrastructure,” said Ricardo Alario, Latin America CEO, ODATA. “However, the use of intelligent technologies to manage energy and cooling systems within data centers can significantly improve sustainability. AI-based energy optimization systems can monitor and adjust performance in real time, improving operational efficiency and extending the life cycle of the infrastructure. In this way, AI can help solve the very challenges that its deployment creates.”