Google confirmed as end user of Tulsa County s Project Clydesdale data center campus
Google has been confirmed as the end-user for the 506-acre Project Clydesdale data center campus in unincorporated Tulsa County, Oklahoma, which has been under construction by Beale Infrastructure since last year. The project includes a new substation and water infrastructure upgrades. Despite facing community opposition regarding water, power, and noise concerns, the project received necessary approvals and is ongoing.
Google has officially confirmed its role as the end-user for the expansive 506-acre "Project Clydesdale" data center campus, situated in unincorporated Tulsa County, Oklahoma, just west of Owasso. Beale Infrastructure, the developer behind the project, broke ground last year, though the identity of the primary occupant remained undisclosed until recently. Trystine Payfer, Google’s public affairs manager for Oklahoma, emphasized that this development represents a significant, long-term commitment to Tulsa County's future, integrating the campus into Google's global data center network.
This investment is poised to have a substantial economic impact, building on Google's prior investments exceeding $15 billion in Oklahoma since 2011. Stacy Smith, Vice President of Business Development for the Tulsa Regional Chamber, highlighted the project's potential to foster an "ecosystem of activity" and create additional jobs beyond the direct positions within the data center, benefiting sectors like construction and electrical trades. Google also announced plans for workforce training through the electrical training ALLIANCE, aiming to add over 160 apprentices in Oklahoma by 2030, alongside over $2 million in local community contributions.
Tulsa County Commissioner Stan Sallee welcomed Google's announcement, noting the site's strategic location next to an industrial park, its compatible zoning, and its access to necessary water and utility infrastructure. However, the project has encountered resistance from community groups, including Stop Data Colonialism. Cheyenne Morgan, the coalition coordinator, expressed frustration that residents were not informed of the end-user during the initial rezoning process and felt there was a lack of genuine community engagement regarding potential impacts on water, power, noise, and other local resources.
Despite the community pushback, the Tulsa Regional Chamber maintained that the project underwent a rigorous vetting process lasting over two and a half years to ensure its suitability for the community and its responsible use of resources. Julian Kudritzki, Chief Operating Officer for Beale Infrastructure, reiterated his company's pride in investing alongside Google and its commitment to community partnership. Construction on Project Clydesdale continues, with Google and Beale anticipating further investments in education, workforce development, and local businesses.