Data center construction underway in El Paso amid climate plan concerns

Who's involved

• El Paso city officialsadopted climate plan
• Meta Platformsbuilding data center in El Paso
• Oraclebuilding data center in New Mexico
• Dave DuBoisNew Mexico state climatologist

The facts

• Meta Platforms is building a data center in El Paso.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Oracle is building Project Jupiter, a data center, in nearby New Mexico.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• A third data center project is planned on Fort Bliss Army post in east El Paso.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• El Paso city officials adopted a climate plan designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• When fully built out, the three data centers will emit millions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Texas has 596 data centers in operation or planned as of early September 2026.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• The data centers will release air pollutants including particulate matter and nitrogen oxides.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Dave DuBois, New Mexico state climatologist Data centers are going to undo expensive and meaningful climate work.^{1 2 3}
• residents and elected officials Data centers may impact water supplies, household electric bills, and air quality.^{1 2 3}