Meta Announces USD1 Billion Data Centre Investment in Tulsa, Strengthens Water Stewardship Commitments

Meta Platforms has announced plans to develop a new hyperscale data centre in Tulsa, marking an investment of more than USD1 billion and reinforcing its long-term commitment to sustainable infrastructure, including water stewardship.

The Tulsa Data Centre will form part of Meta’s global digital infrastructure network, supporting its platforms and services worldwide. At peak construction, the project is expected to employ over 1,000 workers, with approximately 100 permanent roles once operational. In addition, Meta will invest more than USD25 million in local infrastructure upgrades, including road and water systems.

Water sustainability is a central pillar of the project. Meta has reaffirmed its global target to become water positive by 2030—restoring more water to local watersheds than it consumes. As part of this effort, the company is partnering with Phytech on a 10-year water restoration initiative. The project will deploy advanced plant-sensor irrigation technologies across approximately 1,500 acres of farmland, covering key crops such as corn, soybeans and winter wheat. The initiative is expected to save over 50 million gallons of water annually, while improving agricultural efficiency and reducing energy use.

Beyond water, Meta is also committing to match 100% of the facility’s electricity consumption with clean energy. The company already has more than 1,500 MW of renewable energy projects under contract in Oklahoma, supporting grid decarbonisation.

Community engagement forms another key component of the development. Meta will collaborate with organisations such as Tulsa Metropolitan Utility Authority and Tulsa Community Foundation to support water affordability programmes, including financial assistance for household water bills and infrastructure repairs.

In parallel, workforce development initiatives with Tulsa Tech and Tulsa Community College are expected to create a pipeline of over 200 graduates annually in digital infrastructure and water-related technical fields.

With construction set to advance in the coming months, the Tulsa Data Centre reflects a growing convergence between digital expansion and responsible water management—an increasingly critical balance for infrastructure development globally.