Jul 23, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Scala Data Centers has successfully closed its first international project financing, securing $254 million in long-term financing for the construction of three hyperscale data centers and a critical power substation in Chile. The financing is set to fund the expansion of Scala's presence in three locations in Chile: Curauma (currently in operation), Lampa, and Huechuraba 2, along with the construction of the new Nova Lampa substation, a key element to ensure a stable supply of renewable energy.
The deal was made possible by a consortium of four global banks - MUFG, SMBC, BNP Paribas, and Natixis - with MUFG also acting as financial advisor to Scala. This is the company's first structured transaction outside Brazil, as well as its first international green-certified debt issuance.
"This transaction represents a strategic evolution in our way of financing and scaling digital infrastructure in the region. It is more than a financial deal: it is a signal to the market that Scala delivers excellence with transparency and sustainability," said Clayton Malheiros, CFO of Scala Data Centers. "We have managed to build a robust and green structure, capable of sustaining long-term growth while maintaining profitability and high operational standards."
"We at MUFG are proud to have accompanied and financed this historic transaction. Scala's strong commitment to sustainability and its discipline in execution made this project an exemplary case of long-term value generation within the digital infrastructure sector. We are convinced that this deal sets a precedent for responsible growth both in Latin America and globally," added Tatiana Preta, director of project finance for Latin America at MUFG.
