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.
