Elea Data Centers
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Elea Data Centers is a Brazilian colocation operator that runs a network of data centers across five Brazilian states, positioning itself as the country’s largest data center platform by location count and the primary gateway for hyperscalers and enterprises entering the Latin American market. As of 2025-2026, the company operates roughly a dozen individual facilities under codes like SPO1-3, RJO1-4, BSB1-2, POA1-2, and CTA1, spread across São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Porto Alegre, and Curitiba, all run on 100% renewable energy. Its most distinctive current project is Rio AI City, a planned 3.2 GW hyperscale AI-focused campus in Rio de Janeiro announced in 2025 that Elea says could grow to around 27 buildings and rank among the ten largest data center hubs in the world, anchored by its existing RJO1 facility.
Elea Data Centers has a confirmed data center presence at the following locations:
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Elea Data Centers Data Center Locations
- Brasília, Federal District, Brazil BSB1 TIER III CARRIER-NEUTRAL PENDING REVIEW
Elea acquired this facility from Brazilian telecom operator Oi in 2021, and it sits within a government hub serving major banks and institutions. - Brasília, Federal District, Brazil BSB2 TIER III CARRIER-NEUTRAL PENDING REVIEW
As a Tier III colocation data center serving Brazil's Central-West region, this facility hosts IT infrastructure for major banks, content providers, and government institutions. - Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil CTA1 CARRIER-NEUTRAL PENDING REVIEW
CTA1 holds the largest installed power capacity of any data center in Curitiba, the capital of Paraná. - Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil RJO1 TIER III CARRIER-NEUTRAL PENDING REVIEW
This building was originally constructed by Brazilian media company Globo in 2016 to support Rio Olympics coverage, before Elea acquired it in 2021 and later upgraded it to serve as the anchor site for the Rio AI City campus. - Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil RJO4 CARRIER-NEUTRAL PENDING REVIEW
This facility was acquired by Elea in 2024 from IT services firm DXC Technology and is being integrated into the broader Rio AI City campus. - Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil POA1 CARRIER-NEUTRAL PENDING REVIEW
Situated in the Bela Vista neighborhood of Porto Alegre, this facility serves as a connectivity point to the Southern Cone of Latin America. - Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil POA2 CARRIER-NEUTRAL PENDING REVIEW
Located in Porto Alegre's historical center, this facility runs entirely on certified renewable energy. - Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil SPO3 CARRIER-NEUTRAL PENDING REVIEW
- São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil SPO2 CARRIER-NEUTRAL PENDING REVIEW
Per Elea Data Centers's own site: Elea states this São Bernardo do Campo site includes a land bank and a high-voltage substation, offering immediate availability plus long-term growth potential for high-density demand. - São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil SPO1 CARRIER-NEUTRAL PENDING REVIEW
This facility sits in São Paulo's main data center and cloud market cluster with direct peering access via the Brazilian internet exchange IX.br.
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Common Questions
How many data centers does Elea Data Centers operate?
Elea operates a distributed network of data centers across five Brazilian states, including facilities coded SPO1-3 in the São Paulo metro area, RJO1 (and additional buildings under development) in Rio de Janeiro, BSB1-2 in Brasília, POA1-2 in Porto Alegre, and CTA1 in Curitiba.
What is Rio AI City?
Rio AI City is Elea's landmark hyperscale campus project in Rio de Janeiro, announced in 2025 with an initial 1.5 GW of renewable energy capacity dedicated to AI and cloud workloads, with potential to scale up to 3.2 GW.
Is Elea Data Centers carrier-neutral?
Yes, Elea describes its data center portfolio as 100% carrier-neutral, allowing customers to choose from multiple network providers at its facilities.
Who owns Elea Data Centers?
Elea is backed by Piemonte Holding, a Brazilian financial group, and in 2025 entered a partnership with global investment firm I Squared Capital to expand its Latin American data center franchise.
Where is Elea Data Centers headquartered?
Elea Data Centers is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where it was founded (as Elea Digital) in 2019.
Does Elea Data Centers offer colocation services?
Yes — we've identified 10 facilities where Elea Data Centers may offer colocation services. Please contact Elea Data Centers directly to confirm current availability and terms.
Does Elea Data Centers offer cloud services?
We haven't confirmed cloud services for Elea Data Centers yet — this isn't a definitive no, since our research can miss things. Please contact Elea Data Centers directly to confirm cloud availability.
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