Fermaca launches Mexico's first NVIDIA AI factory for Latin America

A new hub for regional AI

Fermaca has officially been designated as the first NVIDIA CloudPartner based in Mexico. This partnership allows the company to combine its existing expertise in energy and infrastructure with NVIDIA's accelerated computing technology. The goal is to create a dedicated base for AI production that serves both the Mexican market and the broader Latin American region.

The company is launching an AI factory platform to provide the computing capacity that businesses and institutions currently need to deploy artificial intelligence. By establishing this infrastructure in Mexico, the project seeks to advance the country's economic progress. It is specifically designed to help the region build and host advanced AI capabilities locally rather than relying on external providers.

This initiative is intended to strengthen what the company calls digital sovereignty. By building the capacity to develop and deploy AI on infrastructure located within Mexico, the country can better manage its own technological future. The project aims to ensure that Mexican businesses and universities can address national priorities while keeping the economic value of AI within the country.

From gas molecules to tokens

Fermaca's strategy is unique because it addresses the entire physical infrastructure required to run large-scale AI. The company describes its approach as reaching from the gas molecule to the token. This means they are integrating their capabilities in gas infrastructure and energy development with fiber connectivity and AI facilities.

These integrated capabilities are meant to solve the specific infrastructure constraints that often limit where AI can be built or how far it can scale. By controlling the energy and the digital pipes, Fermaca can provide a more stable foundation for high-demand computing. This holistic approach ensures that the power and data flow required for intelligence are consistently available.

The platform will connect regional customers with high-end NVIDIA AI infrastructure. Enterprises can use this capacity to develop models around their own specific data to improve their operations. Meanwhile, research institutions and developers will gain a foundation to build and test new applications across the region.

Hardware and technical partners

The first deployment of this platform is Fermaca Digital Origins, located in Mexico City. This site will feature an initial NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra cluster to power the factory. Looking ahead, the company's roadmap for subsequent deployments includes the upcoming NVIDIA Vera Rubin systems.

Fermaca is not building these systems alone and has secured several key technical partners. Inventec is providing the compute systems, while DDN is providing the storage infrastructure. These components work together to ensure that NVIDIA GPUs stay supplied with data and can be turned into productive AI capacity.

Fermaca remains responsible for the overall infrastructure development and operations. This collaboration allows the company to focus on the high-level engineering and energy needs of the site. By combining these specialized roles, the partners aim to create a scalable route for serving growing AI demand in Latin America.

Scaling and government support

The company has set specific milestones for the expansion of its AI facilities. By December 31, 2027, Fermaca plans to have 60 MW of total facility power supporting operational AI facilities. This power will cover the computing, cooling, and all supporting systems required for the factory to run.

In the longer term, the company has a much larger ambition for its Fermaca Digital City in Durango. This site represents a goal of up to 1 GW of IT capacity, which refers specifically to the computing equipment. These milestones are separate and will be deployed in phases as the platform expands across the region.

The project has received full support from Mexican government authorities at the federal, state, and municipal levels. This coordinated support reflects a shared commitment to building the infrastructure for a national AI economy. It aligns with the development objectives of Plan México to position the country as a strategic hub for AI production and services.

Education and local talent

Beyond building physical hardware, Fermaca is also investing in the human side of the AI transition. They are working with NVIDIA to develop an education initiative called "México Aprende IA con Fermaca y NVIDIA." This program originally started in Durango and focuses on training university teachers.

The initiative provides educators with AI knowledge, teaching resources, and practical training that they can bring directly into their classrooms. By preparing teachers to reach successive generations of students, the program aims to build a local talent pool. This ensures that more Mexicans can participate in the opportunities created by new technologies.

Fermaca's broader commitment involves turning investment into lasting local opportunities and strengthening skills. The company aims to contribute to the shared prosperity and wellbeing of the communities where it operates. By combining infrastructure, energy, and education, they hope to shape a technological future that benefits the local population.