Lambda has announced plans to construct a new data centre in Oklahoma, US, with the project expected to contribute an estimated $500m in taxes in the next 10 years based on existing rates.
The facility at MidAmerica Industrial Park in Mayes County is also expected to generate up to 1,000 construction jobs along with up to 100 permanent positions.
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It will be situated in the industrial park’s southern section, within the Chouteau-Mazie Public School District tax boundary.
Lambda said it would cover all of the electricity used by the site and take responsibility for the resources and infrastructure required to operate it. The commitments are part of the company’s compliance with Oklahoma’s Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act.
Additionally, the company signed the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge. It is designing the facility to operate as a more flexible customer of the electricity grid, with the ability to move or cut some computing workloads during peak demand periods.
Water use at the facility will be reduced through closed-loop cooling technology, which would use less water than traditional data centre cooling systems.
The company also said the site’s location and infrastructure had been planned to minimise effects on nearby residential areas.
Lambda CEO Michel Combes said: “When developed responsibly, data centres can create lasting economic opportunities and investments in the communities where they operate.
“Our responsibility is to ensure that this project delivers value to Mayes County while respecting the community’s resources, infrastructure, and priorities. We are committed to meeting that responsibility at every stage of the project.”
MidAmerica Industrial Park selected Lambda from a number of potential partners based on its approach to development as well as building standards.
Cloverleaf Infrastructure has been appointed by the Grand River Dam Authority and MidAmerica to prepare the Mayes County site for Lambda’s development.
Lambda and MidAmerica are due to continue discussions with local leaders and residents in the coming weeks. The meetings will focus on gathering feedback to help shape community investment linked to the project.
Further details on the development schedule and expected economic impact will be released as planning progresses, the companies said.
