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ByteDance（字节跳动）is seeking a developer for a potential second phase of its data centre project at the Port of Pecém in Brazil’s Ceará state, Bloomberg reported on November 6, citing people familiar with the plans. The proposed expansion remains under discussion.

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The second phase could be larger than the USD 10 billion, 300-megawatt first phase currently under construction, according to Bloomberg. Construction on the initial facility began in early 2026.

ByteDance is also in early discussions with developers about a separate data centre outside the Pecém port area that would serve customers in Brazil, the report said. The company did not respond to Bloomberg’s request for comment.

Ceará’s renewable energy resources and proximity to submarine cable infrastructure have made the region a potential location for data centres. The Pecém project also sits within an industrial port area that offers tax incentives associated with data exports.

The reported expansion would add to ByteDance’s overseas computing infrastructure as demand for AI services grows. The size, development partner and timetable for the second phase will depend on the outcome of the discussions.

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