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Data Center Signal is tracking 17 clips about Blue Owl Capital data center developments across 5 states, including LA, NM, WA, IL, VA.

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News ClipColumbia Gorge News·Klickitat County, WA

Rural Klickitat County faces surge in data center proposals

At least six hyperscale data centers are being proposed in Klickitat County, with developers seeking up to 5,655.5 megawatts of power from the Bonneville Power Administration and Klickitat Public Utility District. Residents are circulating a petition for a moratorium, while county commissioners consider a permanent ordinance that would regulate siting, permitting and operations, including a proposed one-mile setback from homes.

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10/14/2026

News ClipYakima Herald-Republic·Klickitat County, WA

Klickitat County faces surge in data center proposals

At least six hyperscale data centers are being proposed in Klickitat County, potentially requiring up to 5,655.5 megawatts of power. Residents are seeking a moratorium while county officials develop an ordinance, but a proposed six-month pause failed to receive a second and no site permits or construction have begun.

electricity opposition government zoning moratorium

10/7/2026

News ClipNews From The States·Klickitat County, WA

Rural Klickitat County faces surge in data center proposals

At least six hyperscale data centers are being proposed in rural Klickitat County, with developers seeking access to as much as 5,655.5 megawatts of electricity. Residents are petitioning for a moratorium, while county officials consider a permanent ordinance that would regulate siting and require a one-mile setback from homes.

moratorium opposition electricity government zoning

10/7/2026

News Clippinonpost.com·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

Oracle's Project Jupiter Faces Delays, Stock Declines After Force Majeure Notice

Oracle's Project Jupiter, a massive AI data center in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, is facing significant delays due to power supply issues, prompting Oracle to invoke a force majeure provision. This contractual action has led to a notable decline in Oracle's stock price and increased scrutiny from investors regarding the project's financing and timeline. The project continues to grapple with permitting delays for its natural gas pipeline and an air-quality permit for its fuel cell operations.

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Oracle

9/29/2026

News Clipbreitbart.com·NM

Oracle Invokes ‘Force Majeure’ on Troubled ‘Project Jupiter’ AI Data Center

Oracle Corp. has issued a force majeure notice to Blue Owl Capital concerning Project Jupiter, a data center in New Mexico, citing potential delays tied to power commitments. The project, part of the Stargate AI build-out, has encountered regulatory hurdles including a denied energy permit and delayed natural gas pipeline. Oracle is aiming to secure a delay on rent payments if the data center is not operational by its 2028 target.

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Oracle OpenAI

9/25/2026

News ClipEl Paso Matters·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

Oracle says Project Jupiter remains on track despite power supply concerns

Oracle's Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico faces potential delays due to power supply issues, including unapproved air permits for its fuel-cell plant and rejections for a natural gas pipeline. Oracle issued a force majeure notice to its developer, Stack Infrastructure, but states the project remains on schedule. Separately, administrative judges recommended denying a power plant for Meta's data center in El Paso, Texas, unless Meta covers all costs.

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Oracle Meta

9/24/2026

News Clipbtimesonline.com·NM

Oracle Stock Plunges as ‘Force Majeure’ Notice Raises New Data Center Concerns

Oracle has invoked a "force majeure" clause for its Project Jupiter AI data center in New Mexico due to potential delays and regulatory hurdles, impacting its planned 2028 opening. This action highlights broader challenges facing data center developers across the U.S., including increased demands on electricity and water resources and growing community opposition. Texas has notably responded by halting new data center permits while assessing the industry's impact.

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Oracle

9/24/2026

News Clipcnbc.com·NM

Oracle sends 'force majeure' notice about data center project — stock sinks 5%$

Oracle has issued a "force majeure" notice for its New Mexico data center project, codenamed Project Jupiter, reportedly to delay payments if the campus doesn't come online by 2028. This move, which caused a 5% drop in Oracle's stock, is linked to setbacks including regulatory hurdles and local opposition. Blue Owl Capital, the developer, confirmed the notice does not alter financial commitments.

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Oracle

9/24/2026

News Clipcitybiz·Culpeper County, VA

Greysteel Arranges $66.36 Million Sale of 71-Acre Data Center Development Site in Culpeper, Virginia

Greysteel arranged the $66.36 million sale of the 71-acre Culpeper Technology Park data center development site in Culpeper, Virginia. Blue Owl Capital, through Stack Infrastructure, acquired the property from RACM. The site is approved for data center use and is part of the Culpeper Tech Zone, which is emerging as a key market due to tightening capacity in Northern Virginia.

announcement zoning government electricity

8/4/2026

News ClipColumbia Gorge News·Goldendale, Klickitat County, WA

Hyperscale data center developer confirmed

Blue Owl Capital has been confirmed as the developer for a hyperscale data center project on the former Columbia Gorge Aluminum plant site in Klickitat County, Washington. The project requires extensive environmental cleanup and securing carbon-free power, with construction anticipated to begin in 2028-2029. The site, which is zoned for industrial use, benefits from grandfathered water rights and its proximity to major tech data center hubs.

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8/4/2026

News ClipCNBC·Richland County, LA

Meta's Louisiana data center investment to reach $50 billion, aided by generous tax incentives$

Meta announced a significant expansion of its Hyperion data center project in Richland Parish, Louisiana, with the investment now projected to exceed $50 billion for a 5 GW facility. This massive development is being heavily supported by the Louisiana government through a 20-year sales tax exemption enacted by Governor Jeff Landry.

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Meta

7/13/2026

News ClipChicago Reader·Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Quantum Computing Hub to Include Gigawatt Data Center, Faces Community Opposition

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and his sister Penny Pritzker have spearheaded a quantum computing megadevelopment, the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), on Chicago's southeast side. Despite community opposition over environmental concerns, job displacement, and lack of transparency, the project, including a massive one-plus gigawatt data center, received quick approvals and significant public funding. Developers, particularly Related Midwest and its subsidiary Related Digital, have been criticized for not openly discussing the data center component with residents.

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7/2/2026

News ClipKTALnews.com·LA

Louisiana power grid unprepared for massive AI data centers, expert warns

An expert warns that Louisiana's power grid is unprepared for the massive electricity demands of new AI data centers, including projects from Meta and Hut 8. A new report highlights that these projects could require up to 7.2 gigawatts of electricity and raises concerns about the state's financial capacity and water needs. The report also scrutinizes the role of private investment firms like Blue Owl Capital in these developments.

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Meta

6/23/2026

News ClipYakima Herald-Republic·Goldendale, Klickitat County, WA

What comes next for a proposed energy project along Columbia River, and the Yakama Nation's opposition to it$

The Yakama Nation and Columbia Riverkeeper are actively opposing the Goldendale Energy Storage Project and an associated data center in Klickitat County, Washington, citing environmental and cultural impacts. Despite this, the energy project recently received a necessary 40-year hydroelectric license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Opponents have filed lawsuits challenging federal and state permits for the project.

opposition environmental electricity water legal government

5/26/2026

News Clipthelensnola.org·Rayville, Richland County, LA

Policymakers must act to protect Louisianans from billions in data center-driven costs

Data center growth, particularly from AI-driven facilities, could impose up to $26 billion in additional electricity costs on Louisianans over the next 15 years, primarily due to increased reliance on fossil fuels. This surge in demand also threatens public health and global climate stability, prompting calls for urgent policy changes from the Louisiana Public Service Commission to protect residents from these financial and environmental burdens.

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Meta

4/21/2026

News Clipblackchronicle.com·Richland County, LA

Meta, Entergy in deal to triple power to Hyperion data center

Meta is significantly expanding the power infrastructure for its $27-billion Hyperion Data Center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, through a revised agreement with Entergy Louisiana. The deal, which includes funding for new natural gas plants and solar capacity, has been fast-tracked under the state's "Lightning Amendment." Critics, including a commission commissioner and advocacy groups, express concern over the financial risks to ratepayers due to the project's complex ownership structure and potential long-term costs.

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Meta

3/27/2026

News ClipFortune·Richland County, LA

Meta orders 10 gas-fired power plants for its Hyperion AI campus in rural Louisiana—more than triple the initial plan

Meta is significantly expanding its Hyperion AI data center complex in rural Richland Parish, Louisiana, by ordering 10 new gas-fired power plants from Entergy. This massive power infrastructure, representing a more than 30% increase to Louisiana's total grid capacity, requires approval from the Louisiana Public Service Commission.

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Meta

3/27/2026