META TO TULSA: Data center planned for east Tulsa supports Meta

Meta is investing $1 billion in a new data center in east Tulsa, Oklahoma, previously known as Project Anthem. The announcement was made by state and city leaders, including Governor Kevin Stitt, who highlighted the project's economic benefits. Governor Stitt emphasized that Oklahoma's business-friendly environment, quality labor, and workforce attracted Meta, promising hundreds of construction jobs and at least 100 full-time positions to operate the facility. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, already operates data centers in Kansas City and Fort Worth. The Governor compared the Tulsa project to Google's data center in Prior, Oklahoma, noting that the same person who led Google's Prior project is now leading Meta's Tulsa initiative. However, the announcement also noted opposition from some residents who point to potential environmental impacts and concerns over electricity and water usage, which Meta promises to address.