El Paso, TX, September 21, 2026 — A recent discussion on El Paso Matters highlighted the evolving status of two significant data center projects impacting the El Paso region: Meta’s proposed facility in Northeast El Paso and Oracle’s Project Jupiter in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Both ventures are navigating complex financial, regulatory, and infrastructure landscapes.

In Northeast El Paso, Meta has announced the creation of a $1 billion community fund. However, specific details regarding the allocation of these funds to the El Paso area remain vague. Further financial developments indicate that BlackRock has acquired an 80% stake in Meta’s El Paso project, signaling a substantial shift in investment for the development.

Meanwhile, Oracle’s Project Jupiter in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, is facing considerable challenges. The New Mexico Supreme Court has placed a pause on the air permit proceedings for its associated power plant, introducing significant regulatory uncertainty. Additionally, questions persist regarding the project’s gas pipeline infrastructure. To address some of the project’s broader infrastructure needs, $50 million has been allocated towards water infrastructure improvements in Doña Ana County, where Santa Teresa is located.

The podcast episode from El Paso Matters provided an overview of these ongoing situations, emphasizing the various factors influencing the progress and future of these large-scale technological developments in the border region. The contractor’s name for Meta’s project was not provided. The specific timeline for the resolution of Oracle’s air permit issues was not detailed. Further updates on these projects are anticipated as they progress through regulatory and financial stages.

Story summarized from the original created by Diego Mendoza-Moyers on elpasomatters.org, see more information here.

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