Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about BorderPlex Digital Assets data center developments across 2 states, including NM, TX.
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
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.
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.