Crusoe partners with Araico to build AI compute center at itaipú dam
Crusoe announced a partnership with Paraguayan developer Araico to construct a high‑performance AI compute facility powered by the Itaipú Hydroelectric Dam. The first deployment is slated for mid‑2027, with an initial 106 MW of IT capacity and a long‑term goal of 280 MW.
Key points
- Crusoe and Araico will build a 106 MW AI compute center at Itaipú Dam, expanding to 280 MW long term
- The facility will serve U.S. cloud customers and Latin America via Crusoe Cloud, powered by 100% renewable hydroelectric energy
- Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau led the U.S. delegation that signed the partnership, marking a major foreign investment in Paraguay
Araico will handle local development and site infrastructure, while Crusoe will manage, operate, and deliver the physical compute for its Crusoe Cloud platform. Co‑founder Cully Cavness said the project follows Crusoe’s energy‑first strategy, using abundant renewable power to build digital infrastructure. Araico CEO Alejandro Zuccolillo highlighted the opportunity to keep renewable value in Paraguay and create jobs and innovation.
The agreement was signed during a U.S. trade delegation led by Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau, who met with President Santiago Peña and Foreign Minister Ramírez. The State Department described the project as potentially one of Paraguay’s largest private investments. Additional U.S. commitments included a $12 million uranium investment, air‑space monitoring agreements, and security assistance totaling $11.75 million.
Crusoe and Araico Plan AI Cloud Deployment at Itaipú Dam in Paraguay
Unite.AI · 22 October 2026
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