OpenAI Stargate New Mexico
Being built
OpenAI Stargate New Mexico is an AI data center in Santa Teresa (Doña Ana County), New Mexico, developed or operated by Oracle for OpenAI. Satellite imagery shows nothing running yet, against 1.8 GW planned.
U.S. average: 18.2¢ (+3.4%).
Statewide context, not this project’s effect: prices move for many reasons. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
- Utility & power: Notice authorized (Oct 2026, Doña Ana County Commission (unanimous))
- Water: Open question (Jun 12, 2026, Residents, state reporting)
- Tax incentive: Approved, under challenge (Sep 19, 2025, Doña Ana County Commission (4–1))
Satellite figures are Epoch AI estimates from imagery of buildings, cooling and power equipment; about 80% fall within a factor of 1.4 of the true value.
- Dec 31, 2028ScheduledSatellite analysis by Epoch AI · 1.8 GW planned
Estimated construction completion date of the site. Stormwater permitting says 2027-12-31 for stormwater construction to finish, but for a more conservative estimate and based on the current state of the site, we pushed the final date by a year beyond it. Source, page 2
- Jun 22, 2026Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Construction has advanced significantly since February 2026. We observe extensive earthworks and multiple graded building pads across the campus, with structural work underway on the main data center buildings. A large solar array and water storage basins are visible on site, and two cleared areas on the western side of the campus, likely for on-site power generation. No buildings appear operational yet (no completed roofs or signs of active cooling), consistent with the projected 2028 completion.
- Feb 6, 2026Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Land clearing continues, foundation construction begins 2 of the main buildings (Building B & D). Construction also beginning on modular chiller plants.
- Oct 1, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Construction and land clearing begins
Decisions and allocations
- Notice authorizedUtility & power· Oct 2026 · County
Doña Ana County Commission (unanimous)
Commissioners authorized notice of a potential breach of the bond agreements over the proposed power-generation plan. No breach was declared.
organmountainnews.com - Open questionWater· Jun 12, 2026 · State
Residents, state reporting
Residents and officials question water supply for a large campus in the desert.
npr.org - Approved, under challengeTax incentive· Sep 19, 2025 · County
Doña Ana County Commission (4–1)
Industrial revenue bonds up to ~$165B. Instead of property taxes, ~$360M in payments over 30 years. Two lawsuits seek judicial review.
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Source: Epoch AI, AI data centers, CC BY 4.0
Satellite and capacity estimates via Epoch AI (CC BY 4.0)
- Project Jupiter Website projectjupitertogether.com
- Stormwater Permitting drive.google.com
- Oracle, BorderPlex and Bloom Energy to power Project Jupiter with fuel cell technology (Apr 27, 2026) oracle.com
- Epoch AI calculation sheet for this site
Satellite estimates: Epoch AI, CC BY 4.0, reformatted for this page.