Developer Abandons Coweta Data Center Plan

Project Atlas scrapped after initial proposal for Coweta, Oklahoma site.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:07pm

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A highly detailed, glowing 3D illustration of a futuristic data center server rack, with pulsing blue and pink lights emanating from the hardware, conceptually representing the advanced digital infrastructure behind modern cloud computing.The cancellation of a planned data center project in Coweta, Oklahoma highlights the challenges of siting new technology infrastructure, even in regions actively courting these types of developments.Today in Tulsa

A developer has decided to abandon plans for a new data center project in Coweta, Oklahoma, dubbed 'Project Atlas.' The same developer is behind another data center project, 'Project Clydesdale,' near Owasso, Oklahoma, which broke ground late last year, as well as a planned data center in Claremore.

Why it matters

The cancellation of Project Atlas represents a setback in the region's efforts to attract new technology infrastructure and jobs. Data centers are seen as valuable economic development opportunities, but can also face community opposition due to concerns over water usage, energy consumption, and other impacts.

The details

Details about why the Project Atlas data center plan was ultimately scrapped have not been disclosed. The developer behind this project is also working on the Project Clydesdale data center near Owasso, which began construction in late 2025, as well as a planned facility in Claremore.

  • Project Atlas was initially proposed in early 2026.
  • Project Clydesdale near Owasso broke ground in late 2025.

The players

Project Atlas

A data center project that was proposed for Coweta, Oklahoma but has now been abandoned by the developer.

Project Clydesdale

A data center project near Owasso, Oklahoma that broke ground in late 2025 and is being developed by the same company behind the now-scrapped Project Atlas.

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The takeaway

The cancellation of the Project Atlas data center highlights the challenges developers can face in siting new technology infrastructure, even in regions actively courting these types of projects. It also underscores the need for careful planning and community engagement to address local concerns.