AWS cleared to proceed with Santiago data centre in Chile
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AWS will proceed with its planned data centre complex north of Santiago after Chilean environmental regulators dismissed residents' objections to the project's approval process. Regulators said any future proposal for a high-voltage transmission line would require a separate environmental assessment, and AWS says the site complies with environmental standards and includes measures to reduce energy and water use. AWS plans to launch a Chile infrastructure region with three availability zones by the end of 2026 and has pledged over $4bn across 15 years; the Santiago site should operate for about 30 years and join AWS's global network. Local critics warn about electricity and water consumption, emissions and noise, while Chile's government indicates it will ease regulatory barriers to support further data centre development.
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