project jupiter (stargate santa teresa campus)
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project jupiter (stargate santa teresa campus)
One of five Stargate data centers being built by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank. Approved by Doña Ana County commissioners 4-1 vote on September 19, 2025 after hours of public comment. Will create 750 permanent jobs and $300 million in direct payments to county. Significant community opposition due to water concerns in arid region. Project will have dedicated microgrid independent from El Paso Electric grid. Selected from over 300 proposals across 30+ states. UPDATE (Dec 2025): New Mexico Environment Department ruled air quality applications ‘incomplete’ on December 19, 2025, with January 19 deadline for additional information. Environmental concerns focus on 14+ million tons annual CO2 emissions.
| Investment | $165.0B |
| Power Capacity | N/A |
| Location | Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, New Mexico |
| Status | Under Construction |
project overview
One of five Stargate data centers being built by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank. Approved by Doña Ana County commissioners 4-1 vote on September 19, 2025 after hours of public comment. Will create 750 permanent jobs and $300 million in direct payments to county. Significant community opposition due to water concerns in arid region. Project will have dedicated microgrid independent from El Paso Electric grid. Selected from over 300 proposals across 30+ states. UPDATE (Dec 2025): New Mexico Environment Department ruled air quality applications ‘incomplete’ on December 19, 2025, with January 19 deadline for additional information. Environmental concerns focus on 14+ million tons annual CO2 emissions.
location and scale
| Location | Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, New Mexico |
| Region | Southern New Mexico (El Paso Border Region) |
| Status | Under Construction |
| Total Investment | $165.0B |
| Power Capacity | N/A |
| Total Area | N/A |
key stakeholders
| Sponsors | BorderPlex Digital Assets, STACK Infrastructure |
| Operators | Oracle Cloud Infrastructure |
| Tenants | OpenAI, Oracle |
investment breakdown
The $165.0 billion investment is distributed across multiple components:
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
| IT Equipment (GPUs, servers, networking) | $107.2B | 65% |
| Building and Construction | $33.0B | 20% |
| Power Infrastructure | $16.5B | 10% |
| Other (cooling, security, land) | $8.2B | 5% |
equipment refresh cycles
IT equipment typically requires replacement every 3-5 years, meaning:
- Initial deployment: $107.2B
- 3-year refresh: Additional $85.8B estimated
- Total over 10 years: $268.1B in equipment
infrastructure requirements
sustainability and cooling
| Cooling Technology | Water-based cooling systems |
| Renewable Energy | Yes - renewable energy integration |
Closed-loop water recycling system requiring 10M gallons initial fill and 20,000 gallons daily. On-site microgrid with power generation and battery energy storage system. Partnership with NMSU on water management and potential desalination project with EPCOR. $50M commitment to strengthen drinking water and wastewater systems in Doña Ana County.
construction timeline
| Announced | 2025-08-26 |
| Construction Start | Late 2025 |
| Expected Completion | 2026 (Phase 1) |
development phases
| Phase | Description | Completion |
| Phase 1 | Up to four buildings | Before end of 2026 |
economic impact analysis
job creation
| Peak Construction Jobs | 330,000 |
economic multiplier effects
The project’s total economic impact extends beyond direct investment:
| Direct Investment | $165.0B |
| Total Economic Impact (2.5x multiplier) | $412.5B |
| Estimated Annual Tax Revenue | $825M |
| 30-Year Tax Revenue | $24.8B |
regional benefits
The project brings significant benefits to New Mexico:
- Supply chain development: Local suppliers for construction materials, equipment, and services
- Infrastructure investment: Improved power grid, roads, and telecommunications
- Technology ecosystem: Attracts related tech companies and talent
- Educational partnerships: Training programs and university collaborations
- Real estate development: Increased commercial and residential development
technical specifications
workload types
| Workload Type | Description |
| AI-ML | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning training and inference |
| HYPERSCALE | Large-scale cloud computing and storage |
| CLOUD | Public cloud services and platforms |
ai/ml capabilities
This facility is specifically designed for AI/ML workloads with:
- High-density GPU computing: NVIDIA H100, H200, or GB200 GPUs
- Advanced cooling: Direct-to-chip liquid cooling for high power densities
- High-speed networking: 400G/800G Ethernet or InfiniBious InfiniBand
- Massive storage: Multi-exabyte storage capacity for training data
- Low-latency architecture: Optimized for distributed training workloads
rack density and power
| Rack Power Density | 30-100+ kW per rack (AI-optimized) |
| Cooling Technology | Direct liquid cooling (DLC) / Immersion cooling |
| PUE Target | 1.1 - 1.3 (industry leading) |
strategic importance
competitive positioning
This mega-project represents a strategic investment by BorderPlex Digital Assets, STACK Infrastructure to:
- AI Leadership: Establish dominance in AI infrastructure and capabilities
- Compute Capacity: Scale compute resources for next-generation AI models
- Competitive Response: Match or exceed competitor AI infrastructure investments
- Cloud Expansion: Grow public cloud market share and regional presence
- Customer Proximity: Reduce latency for regional enterprise customers
- Service Diversity: Enable new services requiring massive compute resources
national infrastructure significance
As a mega-project (>$10B investment), this facility:
- Represents a major commitment to US technology infrastructure
- Contributes to national AI competitiveness and security
- Demonstrates New Mexico’s emergence as a datacenter hub
- Sets new standards for scale and efficiency in datacenter design
regional integration
New Mexico datacenter ecosystem
This project integrates into New Mexico’s growing datacenter infrastructure:
- Power grid integration: Connection to regional transmission infrastructure
- Fiber connectivity: Access to major internet backbone routes
- Skilled workforce: Leverage regional technical talent and training programs
- Supply chain: Integration with local construction and equipment suppliers
community relations
Large-scale datacenter projects require strong community partnerships:
- Local hiring commitments: Priority hiring for construction and operations roles
- Educational partnerships: STEM programs and technical training initiatives
- Infrastructure improvements: Road, water, and utility infrastructure upgrades
- Tax revenue sharing: Property tax and incentive agreements with local governments
Doña Ana County impact
The project specifically impacts Doña Ana County through:
- Direct property tax revenue and economic development incentives
- Increased demand for housing, retail, and professional services
- Enhanced infrastructure that benefits broader community
- Recognition as a technology and innovation center
stakeholder analysis
project sponsors
BorderPlex Digital Assets | STACK Infrastructure
The sponsoring organizations bring complementary capabilities:
- BorderPlex Digital Assets: Strategic partner and stakeholder
- STACK Infrastructure: Strategic partner and stakeholder
operators and tenants
Primary Operators: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
The operators manage day-to-day facility operations including power, cooling, security, and network management.
Key Tenants: OpenAI, Oracle
Anchor tenants provide long-term revenue commitments and shape facility design requirements.
sources and references
- Austin-based company says it plans to spend $165 billion on New Mexico data center campus near El Paso - El Paso Matters (2025-08-27) - https://elpasomatters.org/2025/08/27/dona-ana-billion-dollar-data-center-santa-teresa-el-paso-water-meta/
- New Mexico’s Project Jupiter data center part of larger Stargate AI initiative - El Paso Matters (2025-09-25) - https://elpasomatters.org/2025/09/25/stargate-open-ai-oracle-project-jupiter-data-center-dona-ana-new-mexico-el-paso-texas/
- $165 billion Project Jupiter data center campus to move forward after tense vote - El Paso Matters (2025-09-19) - https://elpasomatters.org/2025/09/19/project-jupiter-data-center-santa-teresa-approved-dona-ana-commissioners/
- Stack joins multi-billion-dollar data center & microgrid project in New Mexico - DCD - https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/stack-joins-multi-billion-dollar-data-center-microgrid-project-in-new-mexico/
- Governor announces partnership with BorderPlex Digital - Office of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham (2025-02-25) - https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2025/02/25/governor-announces-partnership-with-borderplex-digital-digital-infrastructure-campus-represents-5-billion-investment-in-santa-teresa-expected-to-create-1000-jobs/
- Project Jupiter $165B Hyperscale Data Center Planned for Santa Teresa, New Mexico - Construction Review Online - https://constructionreviewonline.com/news/project-jupiter-165b-hyperscale-data-center-planned-for-santa-teresa-new-mexico/
- STACK Infrastructure and BorderPlex Digital Announce Cumulative $56.9 Million in Water and Community Commitments - STACK Infrastructure - https://www.stackinfra.com/about/news-press/press-releases/stack-infrastructure-and-borderplex-digital-announce-cumulative-56-9-million-in-water-and-community-commitments-for-dona-ana-county-through-project-jupiter/
- NMED says data center Project Jupiter’s air quality applications ‘incomplete’ for now - Source New Mexico (2025-12-19) - https://sourcenm.com/2025/12/19/nmed-says-data-center-project-jupiters-air-quality-applications-incomplete-for-now/
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analysis current as of October 2025