[Patagonia, Argentina Becomes New Frontier for Tech Giants Competing in Hyperscale Data Centers] According to Reuters, the Patagonia region of Argentina, with its cool climate, abundant renewable energy, and shale gas resources, is attracting tech companies like OpenAI and infrastructure developers to establish hyperscale data centers. Pampa Energia plans to build a data center next to the Loma de la Lata power plant in Neuquen Province, targeting a maximum power usage of 500 megawatts, with an initial pilot phase of 20 to 40 megawatts. The related power infrastructure costs are estimated at approximately $900 million. OpenAI previously announced a partnership with local company Sur Energy to invest up to $25 billion in Argentina for a clean energy data center with a maximum capacity of 500 megawatts.