Oracle Project Jupiter 2.45GW

Status: Groundbreaking / Pre-Construction   |   Location: BorderPlex Industrial Park, New Mexico


Project Overview

On April 27, 2026, Oracle and BorderPlex Digital Assets reshaped the future of global digital infrastructure with the announcement of Project Jupiter, a landmark development that signals a new era for artificial intelligence computing. Situated in the high desert of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, Project Jupiter is far more than a conventional hyperscale data centre. It is designed as the world’s largest AI-dedicated campus, purpose-built to meet the extraordinary processing demands of next-generation machine learning, cloud computing, and advanced data analytics. What sets the project apart is its unprecedented scale and innovative energy strategy: a total planned capacity of 2.45 gigawatts powered entirely by a private fuel cell microgrid, allowing the campus to operate independently from strained public utility systems. This approach directly addresses one of the most urgent constraints in AI expansion: the growing shortage of reliable grid power needed to support energy-intensive computing clusters. Equally significant, Project Jupiter confronts another major environmental challenge associated with data centres: excessive water use for cooling. By leveraging advanced cooling technologies tailored for arid climates, the campus seeks to dramatically reduce or eliminate dependence on traditional water-heavy systems. In doing so, Oracle and BorderPlex Digital Assets are creating a model for sustainable, resilient, and scalable digital infrastructure. Project Jupiter may ultimately become a blueprint for future AI campuses worldwide, where energy independence, environmental responsibility, and massive computational power must coexist.


Quick Facts

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Project NameOracle Project Jupiter 2.45GW
LocationBorderPlex Industrial Park, New Mexico
StatusGroundbreaking / Pre-Construction
CommissioningPhase 1: Q4 2027
Total IT Load2,000 MW (2 GW)
Total Capacity2.45 GW (Fuel Cell Power Output)
Tier LevelTier IV Equivalent (Microgrid Reliant)
Project TypeUltra-Scale AI / Sovereign Cloud

City Profile

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City Namedona ana country
Population~1,500
Urban Agglomeration~220,000
City GDP~$8 billion USD
Per Capita Income~$28,000 USD
City Tier: Tier 3
Key StrengthsBorder Trade, Education, Aerospace & Defense, Renewable Energy, Logistics, Tourism, Government Services

Companies Involved

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Developer / Operator Oracle Corporation
Strategic Infrastructure Partner BorderPlex Digital Assets
Construction Contractor Bechtel / Hensel Phelps
MEP Engineering Jacobs
Network Connectivity Zayo, AT&T, Oracle FastConnect
Power Infrastructure Bloom Energy (Solid Oxide Fuel Cells)

Technical Specifications

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Power Capacity2.45 GW Total Power On-Site
UPS RedundancyDistributed Battery + Fuel Cell N+2
Cooling System Water-Efficient Liquid Immersion Cooling
Connectivity Multi-terabit cross-border fiber links
PUE Target 1.08
Energy Mix Natural Gas to Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Milestones

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Announcement April 27, 2026
Construction Start May 2026
Phase 1 Go-Live October 2027
Full Buildout 2032

Investment Details

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Total Investment$16 Billion (Estimated Campus Lifecycle)
Funding Corporate Investment & State Incentives

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