Meta Platforms is expanding its U.S. AI infrastructure footprint with a new data center project in Tulsa, Oklahoma, marking its first facility in the state and its 28th nationwide. The site will serve as an AI-optimized campus designed to support the company’s growing compute requirements for machine learning and large-scale digital services. Globally, this becomes Meta’s 32nd data center deployment.
The Tulsa project represents an investment exceeding $1 billion and will generate significant local economic activity. Meta expects approximately 1,000 construction jobs at peak buildout and about 100 permanent roles once the facility becomes operational. The company also committed more than $25 million to local infrastructure improvements, including roads and water systems, alongside workforce development initiatives in partnership with Tulsa Tech and Tulsa Community College. These programs aim to produce over 200 graduates annually trained in areas such as fiber optics, structured cabling, cooling systems, and data analytics.
From an infrastructure standpoint, the facility emphasizes efficiency and sustainability. Meta plans to deploy a closed-loop, liquid-cooled system designed to minimize water consumption, with zero water usage anticipated for most of the year. The company also committed to matching the data center’s electricity demand with 100% clean energy and supporting over 1,500 MW of new renewable energy capacity in Oklahoma. Additional initiatives include water restoration projects with Phytech, targeting annual savings of more than 50 million gallons, and financial assistance programs to help local residents manage utility costs.
• First Meta data center in Oklahoma; 28th in the U.S., 32nd globally
• More than $1 billion total investment in the Tulsa region
• ~1,000 construction jobs at peak; ~100 permanent operational roles
• $25 million+ allocated to local infrastructure improvements
• Workforce program targeting 200+ graduates annually in technical fields
• Closed-loop liquid cooling system designed for minimal water usage
• Goal of zero water use for most of the year
• 100% clean energy matching for electricity consumption
• Over 1,500 MW of renewable energy capacity added in Oklahoma
• Water restoration initiative targeting 50 million gallons saved annually
“Designing, building, and maintaining facilities that are positive contributors to our communities matters to us. We look forward to collaborating with the Tulsa, Oklahoma community to bring this data center online.”
🌐 Analysis: This project aligns with the broader push by Meta Platforms to scale AI infrastructure amid intensifying competition with hyperscalers such as Microsoft and Google. The emphasis on water-efficient cooling and clean energy reflects increasing regulatory and community scrutiny on data center resource consumption, particularly in power-constrained regions. Meta’s parallel investments in workforce pipelines and grid infrastructure suggest a more integrated approach to site development, similar to recent hyperscaler strategies that tie compute expansion directly to local energy and labor ecosystems.
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