Oracle proposes Project Jupiter AI data center in New Mexico

Oracle sent a letter to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) supporting approval of air permits for two behind-the-meter microgrids tied to Project Jupiter, Oracle’s planned AI data center campus in southern New Mexico.

• Main announcement: Oracle is requesting NMED approval for the east and west Doña Ana County microgrid air permits for Project Jupiter, and commits to pay all energy costs for Project Jupiter and its other new AI data centers; the microgrids will be natural-gas-fired behind-the-meter systems with advanced emissions controls and continuous emissions monitoring to meet or exceed state and federal air quality standards. The company also states it will integrate renewables and carbon-free resources (e.g., solar, fuel cells) into the microgrids on the same timeframe to support net-zero objectives.
• Background and details: Oracle states ~4,000 construction jobs and up to 1,500 permanent jobs, an estimated $384 million annual economic boost during construction and $113 million per year in direct operating economic benefits; Oracle details $360 million in direct payments to schools, infrastructure and local services, and $50 million for repairing/upgrading local water systems. The blog references a letter to NMED (link provided) and notes SEC filings as sources for forward-looking statement disclaimers.