Oracle confirms Project Jupiter remains on schedule

Oracle’s Project Jupiter, the company’s colossal AI data center build in New Mexico, is proceeding according to plan. A spokesperson confirmed the project remains “on-schedule” as of July 16, 2026, a notable milestone for what may be the single largest private infrastructure investment in American history. The campus spans roughly 1,400 acres and carries a price tag of up to $165 billion. Construction is already well underway Project Jupiter isn’t just a blueprint and a press release. More than 2,700 workers are already on site, and they’ve collectively logged over 2 million working hours. About 700 of those workers are local New Mexico residents, which matters for a state that has historically struggled to attract high-paying tech employment. The project is expected to create more than 7,000 construction jobs during the build-out phase. Once operational, the campus will support around 1,500 ongoing positions. Tax revenue is already flowing. The project has generated close to $80 million in tax receipts by late July 2026, even before the data centers are fully operational. Oracle has also committed to funding 80% of a $50 million investment in local water infrastructure. A power st...