Oklahoma is quickly becoming a serious contender in the race to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Once overlooked in favor of traditional data center markets, the state is now attracting billion-dollar investments from hyperscalers and AI infrastructure developers drawn by abundant land, growing power access, and supportive policies. From large-scale AI campuses to high-performance computing hubs, these developments are reshaping Oklahoma’s role in the digital economy.

The wave of upcoming data centers in Oklahoma includes some of the industry’s most ambitious projects, from the massive IREN Oklahoma AI Campus and Google Stillwater Data Center to Core Scientific: Muskogee 1, the Google Muskogee County Campus, and Meta’s Project Anthem data center in Tulsa. 

This article highlights five major projects that are set to expand the state’s data center footprint and support the next phase of AI and cloud growth.

List of Top Upcoming Data Center Projects in Oklahoma, USA, 2026

IREN Oklahoma AI Campus

IREN’s planned 1.6-gigawatt data center campus in Oklahoma stands among the largest upcoming data center projects in the state. The project covers nearly 2,000 acres of freehold land and brings 1,600 megawatts of secured power capacity. 

To put that in perspective, a single gigawatt can power up to 1 million homes. Power is scheduled to ramp up from 2028, while the site offers less than 6 milliseconds of latency to major network hubs. The development also supports IREN’s broader growth strategy as the company expands its secured power portfolio beyond 4.5 gigawatts.

The campus connects to the Southwest Power Pool grid, giving IREN geographic and energy market diversification beyond its existing Texas footprint. Access to one of North America’s largest wind energy corridors also adds a renewable energy advantage as hyperscale operators push for more sustainable growth.  The project gained further attention as IREN secured USD 3.6 billion in GPU financing tied to its multibillion-dollar AI contract with Microsoft.

Google Stillwater Data Center

Representative image, source: Google

Google’s planned AI data center campus in Stillwater is backed by up to USD 3 billion in projected investment. The 400-acre campus in Payne County is expected to include as many as six data center buildings, each around 300,000 square feet. City officials are currently considering agreements tied to the first two phases, while Phase I could be completed as early as 2027.

Google’s choice of Oklahoma points to the state’s appeal as a market for reliable, cost-effective power and large land availability, both critical for AI-focused facilities. Beyond infrastructure, the data center project is one of the largest by Google and is expected to generate a broad economic impact through support for schools, healthcare, and public services, while bringing long-term investment into the region.

Core Scientific: Muskogee 1

Core Scientific’s Muskogee 1 project is one of the upcoming high-performance computing developments in Oklahoma, bringing 100 megawatts of capacity to support AI-driven workloads. Developed in partnership with CoreWeave and Port Muskogee, the 65-acre campus will feature a 277,464-square-foot facility designed to host NVIDIA GPUs for advanced computing applications.

 Of the total 100 MW, roughly 70 MW will support critical IT loads, while the remaining power will run supporting systems needed for GPU performance. Scheduled to come online in 2026, the project forms part of CoreWeave’s broader 500 MW hosting agreement with Core Scientific, a USD 8.7 billion contract that signals the growing scale of AI infrastructure investment.

The Muskogee development also carries major economic weight for the region. Backed by an estimated USD 4 billion in capital investment, the project is expected to generate substantial long-term benefits through new jobs, tax revenue, and local economic activity. Port Muskogee projects more than USD 182 million in net local benefits over the life of the facility.

Google Muskogee County Campus

Google plans to build data center campuses near Summit and Council Hill, forming part of the company’s broader USD 9 billion investment in the state. Developed in partnership with Muskogee County, the City of Muskogee, and Port Muskogee, the two campuses will expand infrastructure to support growing demand for AI-powered services across Google Cloud, Search, Workspace, and Maps.

Energy strategy is central to the expansion. Alongside the new campuses, Google announced long-term agreements that will add 600 megawatts of new clean energy to Oklahoma’s grid through the Rush Springs Solar and High Spring Solar projects, building on an earlier 700 MW agreement with LRE. In total, those commitments bring 1.3 gigawatts of additional renewable energy tied to Google’s growth in the state. 

Google is also working with OG&E on long-term electric service agreements and infrastructure investments needed to support the campuses. Taken together, the scale of the facilities and associated power commitments make this one of Oklahoma’s most significant upcoming data center developments.

Project Anthem data center

Source: Tulsa World

Meta breaks ground on Project Anthem and brings more than USD 1 billion in investment to East Tulsa. Planned on 340 acres near the Creek Turnpike, the campus will feature a 600,000-square-foot facility designed to support Meta’s growing digital infrastructure needs. The project is expected to create about 1,000 construction jobs and around 100 permanent roles once operational, adding both economic scale and long-term employment to the region. 

Meta says the Tulsa facility will be matched with 100 percent clean energy and designed to limit water use, addressing concerns often raised around environmental impact. State leaders have positioned the project as another signal of Oklahoma’s appeal for major technology investment, while the development has also sparked local debate over infrastructure demands and power use. 

Construction of one of the largest meta data centres is underway, and the data center is expected to open in 2028, further expanding Oklahoma’s presence in the hyperscale market.

Conclusion

Oklahoma’s data center pipeline reflects more than isolated developments. It signals the state’s growing importance as a destination for hyperscale, AI, and high-performance computing investment. Projects such as the IREN Oklahoma AI Campus, Google Stillwater Data Center, Core Scientific: Muskogee 1, Google Muskogee County Campus, and Project Anthem data center represent billions in investment, major power commitments, and long-term economic impact for communities across the state.

As demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, these projects position Oklahoma as an emerging hub for next-generation data center development. Whether driven by AI workloads, renewable energy access, or strategic location advantages, each of these facilities is helping shape the future of the state’s technology landscape.

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