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
| Field | Value |
| Project Name | Oracle Project Jupiter 2.45GW |
| Location | BorderPlex Industrial Park, New Mexico |
| Status | Groundbreaking / Pre-Construction |
| Commissioning | Phase 1: Q4 2027 |
| Total IT Load | 2,000 MW (2 GW) |
| Total Capacity | 2.45 GW (Fuel Cell Power Output) |
| Tier Level | Tier IV Equivalent (Microgrid Reliant) |
| Project Type | Ultra-Scale AI / Sovereign Cloud |
City Profile
| Header | Details |
| City Name | dona 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 Strengths | Border 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 Capacity | 2.45 GW Total Power On-Site |
| UPS Redundancy | Distributed 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 |