Meta Platforms Inc. (META) announced on April 22, 2026, the commencement of construction for a new, large-scale data center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The project represents a direct investment exceeding $1 billion and is specifically engineered to support the company's growing artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. Located at the Fair Oaks Innovation Park in East Tulsa, the facility marks Meta's first data center in the state of Oklahoma and its 28th in the United States.
The 2-million-square-foot campus is expected to be a significant driver of local economic activity. According to official company statements, the project will support more than 1,000 construction jobs at its peak. Once the facility becomes operational, it is projected to sustain approximately 100 permanent roles. In addition to the primary construction costs, Meta has committed more than $25 million toward local infrastructure improvements, including upgrades to regional road networks and water systems. Fortis Construction has been named the general contractor for the project.
Sustainability and resource management are central to the facility's design. Meta has pledged to match 100% of the data center's electricity consumption with clean energy. To achieve this, the company is facilitating the addition of over 1,500 megawatts of new renewable energy capacity to the Oklahoma power grid. Furthermore, the facility will utilize a closed-loop liquid cooling system to minimize water usage. Meta aims for the site to be water positive by 2030, meaning it will restore more water to local watersheds than it consumes. This initiative includes a 10-year partnership with Phytech to deploy plant-sensor technology across 1,500 acres of local farmland, which is estimated to save 50 million gallons of water annually.
Educational and community partnerships form a core component of the expansion. Meta is collaborating with Tulsa Tech and Tulsa Community College to establish a cross-institutional workforce development program. This initiative, which includes a dedicated learning lab, will focus on technical trades such as fiber optics, cooling simulation, and AI programming. The program is designed to produce more than 200 graduates each year to support the regional digital infrastructure sector. Additionally, the company is providing a grant to Eastside Rise to support neighborhood enhancement projects, including community gardens and home repairs for local residents.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt commented on the development during a groundbreaking event, stating that the investment represents a major commitment to the state's future. He noted that Meta’s decision to build in Tulsa underscores the region's ability to provide the reliable power and skilled workforce required for hyperscale infrastructure. Michael Gordon, External Affairs Manager at the Public Service Company of Oklahoma, also highlighted a partnership with The Salvation Army of Tulsa through the Light A Life program as part of the broader community engagement. The Tulsa facility is part of Meta’s global network, which now includes 32 data centers worldwide.