Meta commits 10 billion to El Paso data center campus Meta has significantly expanded its investment in a new data center development in El Paso Texas, increasing the project from an initial 1.5 billion first phase to a total investment of up to 10 billion. The campus is planned to reach 1 gigawatt of capacity across five phases, placing it among the largest hyperscale developments in the United States. Key details: • More than 1000 acres in northeast El Paso • 366 megawatts powered by 813 modular natural gas generators expected online by 2027, representing a 473 million investment • Peak construction workforce exceeding 4000 workers, with approximately 300 permanent jobs at completion • 500000 workforce development grant supporting El Paso public schools • Commitment to restore 200 percent of water used back to local watersheds • Full renewable energy matching for power consumed on the El Paso grid What stands out is the location. El Paso is not a traditional data center market like Dallas, Austin, or Phoenix. Meta is not just expanding here. They are creating a new market at gigawatt scale. With Fort Bliss already selected for Carlyle’s planned military focused data center campus, the region is quickly emerging as a strategic digital infrastructure corridor. West Texas offers available land, proximity to the border, and increasing access to power. Combined with hyperscale investment, this positions El Paso as a serious player in the next phase of data center growth. Going from 1.5 billion to 10 billion is not a routine project update. It is a clear signal of long term strategy and confidence in the region. #DataCenters #AIInfrastructure #MissionCritical #ConstructionSafety #Commissioning #Energization #Hyperscale #DigitalInfrastructure #PowerGeneration #WorkforceDevelopment
