BorderPlex Digital Assets

Data Center Signal is tracking 10 clips about BorderPlex Digital Assets data center developments across 2 states, including NM, TX.

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News ClipDelaware Business Now·Doña Ana County, NM

Bloom fuel cells to power mega data center in New Mexico

Oracle and BorderPlex Digital Assets' Project Jupiter data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, will now use Bloom Energy fuel cells, replacing previously planned natural gas and diesel power. This change addresses environmental concerns regarding air emissions and water consumption, significantly reducing NOx and using negligible water. Meanwhile, Project Washington developers are appealing a decision from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control that denied the use of diesel generators.

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Oracle

5/13/2026

News ClipKFOX·Santa Teresa, Dona Ana County, NM

Santa Teresa's Project Jupiter to slash water use, emissions with new fuel technology

Project Jupiter, a data center in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, is adopting Bloom Energy fuel cells to significantly reduce water usage and emissions, replacing original plans for gas turbines and diesel generators. This change comes amid ongoing controversy and lawsuits against Dona Ana County regarding the project's environmental impact and initial approvals. Oracle, a key partner, will cover all energy costs to prevent local electricity rate increases.

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Oracle

5/7/2026

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

New Mexico data center deal faces scrutiny over energy, water use in El Paso region

Three large data center campuses are under development in the El Paso region, including Project Jupiter in Santa Teresa, NM, a Meta facility in El Paso, TX, and a proposed Fort Bliss data center. Project Jupiter, backed by Oracle and OpenAI, recently announced a shift from gas turbines to fuel cells for power generation, a move meant to address intense criticism over projected emissions and water usage, though critics remain largely unsatisfied. These projects collectively pose massive electricity and water demands, raising significant environmental concerns across the bi-state region.

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Meta Oracle OpenAI

5/6/2026

News ClipSanta Fe New Mexican·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

Project Jupiter developers overhaul data center's power plan$

The developers of Project Jupiter, a controversial data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, have abandoned plans for natural gas turbines and will instead use natural gas-powered fuel cells from Bloom Energy. This change aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water usage, following initial permit application issues with the New Mexico Environment Department. The project continues to face opposition over its reliance on fossil fuels, and a planned natural gas pipeline has also hit regulatory roadblocks.

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Oracle

4/29/2026

News ClipThe Tri-City Record·Doña Ana County, NM

N.M. Project Jupiter data center developers announce new plans for generating power

Developers of Project Jupiter, a data center campus for OpenAI and Oracle in Southern New Mexico, announced new plans to power the facility with fuel cell microgrids instead of gas turbines and diesel generators. This change aims to significantly reduce water use and air emissions, though critics still raise concerns about the high emission figures. The project is also facing active litigation.

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OpenAI Oracle

4/28/2026

News ClipKiowa County Press·Doña Ana County, NM

New Mexico Project Jupiter data center developers announce new plans for generating power

Developers for Project Jupiter, an OpenAI and Oracle data center campus in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, announced new plans to power the facility with a microgrid using Bloom Energy fuel cells instead of gas turbines and diesel generators. This change aims to reduce water use and greenhouse gas emissions, though critics argue the revised emissions remain high. The project faces ongoing litigation against county officials and a lawsuit from the State Ethics Commission related to an advertising campaign.

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OpenAI Oracle

4/28/2026

News ClipFinancial Times·Doña Ana County, NM

Oracle, BorderPlex, and Bloom Energy to Power Project Jupiter with Cleaner, Water-Efficient Fuel Cell Technology

Oracle and BorderPlex Digital Assets announced that their Project Jupiter AI data center campus in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, will be powered entirely by Bloom Energy fuel cells, replacing previously planned gas turbines and diesel generators. This shift is expected to significantly reduce water use and NOₓ emissions, addressing community environmental concerns. The project also commits substantial funding for local infrastructure, schools, water systems, and workforce development.

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Oracle

4/27/2026

News ClipColumbia Journalism Review·El Paso County, TX

AI Data Centers in the Land of Diminished Local News

Meta's data center in El Paso, Texas, and Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, are proceeding with substantial tax breaks and secrecy, largely due to challenges in local journalism in

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Meta OpenAI Oracle

4/21/2026

News ClipKUNM·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

WED: Doña Ana County seeks answers on Project Jupiter water use, + More

Doña Ana County commissioners passed a resolution seeking details on Project Jupiter's water use and compliance with tax incentive agreements after reports of higher-than-disclosed water needs. Separately, environmental groups filed a federal challenge against a proposed natural gas pipeline intended to fuel the controversial data center.

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Oracle OpenAI

4/15/2026

News ClipAlbuquerque Journal·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

County commissioners press for answers on Project Jupiter water use

Doña Ana County commissioners approved a resolution to investigate Project Jupiter's water usage claims after reports suggested higher demands than disclosed by developers, Oracle and OpenAI. The resolution comes amidst steady community opposition over environmental concerns and the initial tax incentive approval. The county aims to verify compliance with agreements, acknowledging potential litigation if issues are found, with a community meeting planned for June.

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Oracle OpenAI

4/15/2026