ByteDance considers larger second phase for Brazil data center project

Published Monday, November 9, 2026 · 1:47 AM EST

ByteDance is considering a second phase of its data center project in Ceara, Brazil, larger than the ongoing $10B, 300MW project, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. The contemplated expansion would add another phase to the TikTok owner's project in northeastern Brazil.

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