Blue Owl

Data Center Signal is tracking 9 clips about Blue Owl data center developments across 4 states, including NM, LA, AZ, MI.

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News ClipCNBC·NM

Wall Street is pitching data centers as a major real estate bet. The risks are piling up$

Wall Street firms are increasingly packaging data center infrastructure as public and private investment opportunities, led by Blackstone's new data center REIT and potential offerings from Blue Owl and Brookfield. The investment case faces growing political opposition, state moratoriums in New York and Texas, grid constraints and project-specific risks, including delays surrounding Oracle's Project Jupiter in New Mexico.

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Oracle Equinix Digital Realty

10/9/2026

News ClipTürkiye Today·NM

Oracle’s data center delay risks blowing up AI financing, Morgan Stanley warns

Oracle's decision to invoke force majeure on its New Mexico data center project, citing potential power delays, is causing investors to re-evaluate AI infrastructure financing. Morgan Stanley warned this action adds significant uncertainty to the debt market, potentially impacting lease structures and borrowing costs across the industry.

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Oracle OpenAI

9/26/2026

News Clip1:02Class CNBC·NM

Oracle invokes force majeure regarding New Mexico data center project costs

Oracle has invoked a "force majeure" clause to mitigate potential cost increases for a large data center project in New Mexico, directing the notification to developer Blue Owl. An analyst from D.A. Davidson suggests a delay is possible, but a project cancellation is unlikely.

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Oracle

9/25/2026

News ClipKELO-AM·NM

Oracle triggers ‘force majeure’ on data center project over power delays, source says

Oracle has issued a "force majeure" notice to Blue Owl, the developer of its "Project Jupiter" data center in New Mexico, due to potential delays in securing power. This action allows Oracle to delay payments if the data center, which is part of a broader AI infrastructure initiative, does not come online as planned in 2028. The project has also faced other infrastructure setbacks and legal challenges concerning water and air-quality permits.

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Oracle OpenAI

9/24/2026

News ClipWTVB·NM

Oracle cites ‘force majeure’ to shield itself on data center, Bloomberg News reports

Oracle has issued a "force majeure" notice to Blue Owl, the developer of its large Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico, citing potential delays in securing power for the facility. This move aims to delay payments if the project, which has faced infrastructure setbacks including legal challenges over water and air-quality permits, doesn't come online by 2028. Despite Oracle's action, Blue Owl states the notice does not alter financial commitments to the multi-year project.

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Oracle OpenAI

9/24/2026

News ClipOman Observer·Richland County, LA

5 Things to know about Meta’s giant data center

Meta is constructing a $50 billion AI data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, developed through a highly secretive process involving state and local officials and Entergy to secure energy and avoid public opposition. The project, which included significant tax breaks and financial engineering, has spurred economic activity but also led to resident displacement. Governor Jeff Landry has since enacted an executive order, "Louisiana Lightning Speed," to replicate this fast-tracked development model for future large-scale projects in the state.

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Marana Town Council candidates discuss data center, growth and proposed ICE detention facility at forum

Candidates for Marana Town Council discussed the recently approved data center rezoning at a forum, highlighting community division over the project's water and power usage. Opponents raised concerns about potential rising utility costs and insufficient regulatory oversight, while supporters emphasized job creation. The forum also touched upon the need for robust infrastructure alongside economic development.

zoning opposition environmental electricity water government

7/11/2026

News Clip7:15Bloomberg Television·Richland County, LA

Meta’s $200 Billion Bet on a Remote Data Center

Meta is investing $200 billion in a massive AI data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, which will require 7.5 gigawatts of power from 10 new natural gas plants. The project involves significant tax incentives negotiated with Louisiana officials and raises questions about its long-term economic and environmental impact on the rural region.

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Blue Owl decided not to pursue Oracle’s $10 billion Michigan data center, source familiar

According to a source familiar, Blue Owl has decided not to pursue Oracle's planned $10 billion data center project in Michigan due to unfavorable economics.

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Oracle

12/17/2025