Catenaa, Friday, July 11, 2025-Tether has partnered with Argentine agribusiness Adecoagro to explore Bitcoin mining using surplus renewable energy from Brazil, marking a new step in South America’s emerging crypto infrastructure strategy.
The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a pilot project powered by Adecoagro’s 230 megawatt renewable energy capacity, primarily hydro and biomass-based.
Tether will oversee infrastructure deployment through its proprietary Mining OS, which it intends to release as open source later this year.
The plan aims to repurpose renewable surplus currently sold on the spot market into a more stable, Bitcoin-backed revenue stream.
Adecoagro CEO Mariano Bosch said the project could stabilize pricing and provide exposure to Bitcoin’s upside, while supporting decentralized infrastructure development.
The initiative was cleared by Adecoagro’s Independent Committee, which approved it under its related-party transaction policy.
The pilot will assess Bitcoin’s viability as a treasury asset, potentially treating it alongside agricultural and energy holdings on Adecoagro’s balance sheet.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino framed the move as a fusion of energy efficiency and financial inclusion, describing it as a model for sustainable digital infrastructure. Adecoagro Board Chair Juan Sartori called the effort a convergence of agriculture, energy, and technology.
South America is fast becoming a hub for renewable-powered crypto mining, as companies in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay look to monetize excess supply while advancing national energy strategies.
The initiative also adds momentum to the ongoing push to improve Bitcoin’s environmental profile.
