1.700 Acre data center being proposed for Enid
A 1,700-acre data center, dubbed "Project Thunderbird," is proposed for Enid, Oklahoma. Developers claim it will generate its own power and use a closed-loop water system, also providing backup power for Vance Air Force Base. The city will decide on the proposal, with a public meeting scheduled for September 24.
A 1,700-acre data center project, named "Project Thunderbird," is currently being proposed for Enid, Oklahoma. Developers assert that this facility will feature its own power generation capabilities and operate with a closed-loop water system, aiming for environmental efficiency.
The project is also touted to provide backup power for Vance Air Force Base, fulfilling a mandate by the Department of War for such provisions by 2030. The development is projected to create 600 jobs in the area.
The decision regarding the approval of this project, specifically the permission to build this type of facility on the identified land, rests with the City of Enid. While a media event was held for the proposal, it was not open to the public. However, a public meeting for the project is slated for September 24.