Meta Platforms officially announced on April 22, 2026, its plan to develop a new data center campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The project represents a capital investment exceeding $1 billion and is designed to bolster the company’s capacity for artificial intelligence research and development. This facility marks Meta’s second major data center investment in the state, following its existing operations in the nearby industrial hub of Pryor.
The Tulsa data center will be optimized for the heavy computational demands of generative AI and large language models. According to Kevin Salvadori, Meta’s Vice President of Infrastructure, the site will feature the company’s latest hardware architecture, including advanced liquid-cooling systems and high-density power distribution units. This infrastructure is essential for supporting the next generation of Meta’s AI services across its family of apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The design is part of a broader shift in Meta’s data center strategy to accommodate the power and cooling requirements of AI-specific chips.
Construction is slated to begin in late 2026, with the facility expected to become operational by 2028. During the peak of construction, Meta estimates the project will support more than 1,000 trade workers on-site daily. Once completed, the data center will provide approximately 100 permanent positions, ranging from technical roles such as systems administrators and security personnel to logistical and facility management staff. The company noted that these jobs will offer competitive wages and benefits to the local workforce.
In line with Meta’s global sustainability goals, the Tulsa facility will be supported by 100 percent renewable energy. The company confirmed it is working with local utility providers to bring new wind and solar projects to the Oklahoma grid to offset the data center’s energy consumption. Additionally, the campus will utilize Meta’s proprietary water-efficient cooling technology, which the company claims is significantly more efficient than industry averages for large-scale computing environments, particularly in climates like Oklahoma.
Local officials, including Oklahoma Governor J. Kevin Stitt and Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum, joined Meta representatives for the announcement. Governor Stitt noted that the investment reinforces Oklahoma’s position as a growing hub for the technology sector, citing the state’s competitive energy costs and business-friendly environment. Meta has also committed to a Community Action Grants program for Tulsa-area schools and non-profits, though specific funding amounts for the grant program were not disclosed at the time of the announcement.
This expansion follows Meta’s revised capital expenditure guidance for the 2026 fiscal year, which emphasized a shift toward AI-centric hardware and infrastructure. The Tulsa site will integrate into Meta’s global network of over 20 data center locations, which serve as the physical backbone for its digital services and AI development initiatives.