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Data Center Signal is tracking 17 clips about BorderPlex Digital Assets data center developments across 2 states, including NM, TX.

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

Ethics complaint alleges GOP Rep. Nicole Chavez has improper ties to Project Jupiter

A State Ethics Commission complaint alleges New Mexico Rep. Nicole Chavez failed to fully disclose her husband’s lobbying ties to the Project Jupiter data center development in Southern New Mexico. The complaint also questions her letter urging environmental regulators to expedite the project’s air-quality permitting while her husband represented two Project Jupiter developers.

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10/15/2026

News ClipKRWG Public Media·Dona Ana County, NM

Oracle cites 'force majeure' on Project Jupiter seeking protection from loan debt

Oracle has issued a force majeure on Project Jupiter, an $18 billion data center development in New Mexico, citing unexpected circumstances that may prevent timely completion and debt repayment. The project faces challenges including market saturation, Oracle's financial commitments, and a difficult regulatory environment in New Mexico. An injunction previously halted the air permitting process, further complicating the project's progress.

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Oracle

9/25/2026

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

Timeline: The evolution of Project Jupiter$

Project Jupiter, a large AI data center in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, has faced significant legal and environmental challenges, including protests, lawsuits, and a Supreme Court stay on permits, which was recently lifted. Developers Oracle and BorderPlex Digital Assets have announced a new plan to power the facility with natural gas fuel cells to reduce emissions, as various government entities continue to weigh in on its development and associated impacts.

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Oracle OpenAI

9/18/2026

News ClipSanta Fe New Mexican·Doña Ana County, NM

Oracle discloses $3.44 million in spending promoting Project Jupiter

Oracle spent over $3.4 million on a promotional campaign for Project Jupiter in New Mexico, which led to a State Ethics Commission investigation and disclosure of expenditures. The campaign aimed to influence state officials to approve an air quality permit, while the New Mexico Supreme Court has paused regulatory proceedings due to environmental groups' petitions, and lawmakers are considering a statewide moratorium.

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Oracle

9/17/2026

News ClipOrgan Mountain News·Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, NM

Bloom puts number on Project Jupiter fuel-cell water use, leaves broader demand unanswered

Bloom Energy has disclosed that Project Jupiter's fuel-cell system will require approximately 167,000 gallons of water annually for long-term maintenance. However, the company, along with Oracle and BorderPlex Digital Assets, has not provided figures for the data center's initial cooling system fill, annual top-offs, or total non-potable water demand. This leaves several significant questions about the project's overall water use unanswered for the public.

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Oracle

8/24/2026

News ClipOrgan Mountain News·Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, NM

Doña Ana County seeks 11 residents for Project Jupiter monitoring committee

Doña Ana County is seeking 11 residents to form a citizen-led committee to monitor Project Jupiter, a proposed large data center, and host information forums. This committee was approved by county commissioners to address ongoing public concerns about the project's environmental impacts. Applications for the committee are due by August 31st.

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Oracle

8/15/2026

News ClipKUNM·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

Doña Ana County Residents Frustrated After Data Center Town Hall Becomes Job Fair

Community members in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, expressed strong frustration after a promised town hall regarding a data center project in Santa Teresa was changed into a job fair by the developers. Opponents cited concerns over environmental costs and the opaque approval process for the $165 billion project, Project Jupiter. County commissioners faced intense pressure from residents who felt their concerns were being disregarded.

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Oracle OpenAI

6/10/2026

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