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Oracle Urges Fast-Track Pipeline for Massive Data Center
14 Oct
Summary
- Oracle seeks expedited approval for Green Chile pipeline.
- Pipeline delay impacts Project Jupiter data center startup.
- Project Jupiter to create 5,800 jobs and $1.1B economic output.
Oracle is urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to expedite the approval of the 17.8-mile Green Chile pipeline. This crucial natural gas line is intended to supply energy to Oracle's Project Jupiter data center campus in New Mexico, powering its microgrid infrastructure through Bloom Energy fuel cells.
The operational timeline for the Green Chile pipeline has already been pushed back to February 2027, from its original August target. This delay stems from opposition that necessitated rerouting the pipeline from state to federal lands. Despite ongoing federal environmental assessments, advocacy groups and the New Mexico Attorney General are requesting a broader environmental review by FERC, examining the combined impact of both the data center and the pipeline.
To mitigate delays, Oracle has considered using trucked natural gas for initial commissioning, a strategy used in previous smaller deployments. However, this is insufficient for full-scale operations. The company emphasized the project's significant economic commitment, projecting nearly 5,800 peak construction jobs and up to $1.1 billion in annual economic output for Doña Ana County.
