UNBLOCK: Transforming wasted energy into decentralized computing power

Reduce GHG emissions and improve energy efficiency at energy‑producing sites in Argentina and Brazil by harnessing gas that would otherwise be flared and curtailed renewable electricity to power high‑performance, sustainable computing infrastructure.

Project Detail

Country

Regional

Project Number

RG-Q0155

Approval Date

Project Status

Preparation

Project Type

Equity

Sector

OTHER

Subsector

OTHER

Lending Instrument

Multilateral Investment Fund Instrument

Lending Instrument Code

MIF

Modality

Facility Type

Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)

Total Cost

USD 18,000,000.00

Country Counterpart Financing

USD 17,500,000.00

Original Amount Approved

USD 500,000.00

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Preparation Phase

https://www.iadb.org/document.cfm?id=Q2VZAQEUPDKU-1519343523-7

Environmental and Social Review Summary

RG-Q0155 Unblock Environmental and Social Review Summary- ESRS.pdf

Jun. 22, 2026

English

https://www.iadb.org/document.cfm?id=Q2VZAQEUPDKU-599566117-3

Profile

IDEATE 2025-10-30 Public Summary 1812 RG-Q0155.pdf

Mar. 06, 2026

Spanish

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