BTC News: Colombia Wants to Mine Bitcoin with Surplus Renewable Energy
Petro said the plan would use surplus clean power and follow a model that helped Paraguay attract miners.
- On Tuesday, President Gustavo Petro proposed turning Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and Riohacha into bitcoin mining hubs by tapping Colombia's surplus clean energy.
- The strategy follows models in Venezuela and Paraguay, where mining runs on 100% renewable energy; Colombia similarly generates 75% of its electricity from renewable sources, exceeding the global average.
- American miners are pivoting toward high-performance computing, signing more than $70 billion in cumulative AI contracts, while Luxor Technology's Alessandro Cecere noted Paraguay's global hashrate share reached 4.3%.
- Petro called the initiative "an immense boost to the development of the Caribbean," and suggested co-ownership for the Wayúu, Colombia's largest Indigenous group based on the coast.
- The Caribbean coast offers significant untapped wind and solar capacity, which Petro aims to monetize while avoiding fossil-fuel emissions that have historically concerned the industry elsewhere.
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Colombia's Petro pitches Caribbean coast as bitcoin mining hub on clean energy surplus
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has proposed turning the country's Caribbean coast into a bitcoin mining centre powered by surplus clean energy, framing the initiative as a potential driver of regional economic development.
Bitcoin Mining Could Transform Colombia’s Caribbean Region, President Says
Paraguay now controls 4.3% of the global Bitcoin network — a figure that caught the attention of Colombia’s president and may be shaping the country’s next big energy bet. Related Reading: Western Union Enters Stablecoin Race With USDPT Launch On Solana An Indigenous Community At The Center Colombian President Gustavo Petro went public this week […]
Bitcoin Mining Could Transform Colombia's Caribbean Region, President Says
Paraguay now controls 4.3% of the global Bitcoin network — a figure that caught the attention of Colombia’s president and may be shaping the country’s next big energy bet. An Indigenous Community At The Center Colombian President Gustavo Petro went public this week with a proposal to turn the country’s Caribbean coast into a Bitcoin mining hub, citing Paraguay’s rise as proof the model works for developing nations. In a post on X, Petro named th…
Colombia Eyes Bitcoin Mining Hub on Renewable Energy
The post Colombia Eyes Bitcoin Mining Hub on Renewable Energy appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Joerg Hiller May 06, 2026 06:23 President Gustavo Petro proposes a Bitcoin mining hub on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, leveraging renewable energy for economic growth. Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has unveiled plans to transform the nation’s Caribbean coast into a Bitcoin (BTC) mining hub powered by renewable energy. The proposal, outlined in…
Key Points of the News Colombian President Gustavo Petro is exploring the Caribbean coast as a base for Bitcoin mining driven by renewable energy surpluses. Cities like Barranquilla, Santa Marta and Riohacha are under consideration for their infrastructure and access to the electricity grid. The proposal also includes participation of the Wayúu community, seeking to combine digital growth, local inclusion and energy use. Colombia is moving forwa…
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