Meta Boosts Investment in El Paso AI Data Center to $10 Billion

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Meta has announced a more than sixfold increase in its investment in its El Paso, Texas AI data center, raising the total to $10 billion. The company is aiming to hit 1-gigawatt capacity at the facility ahead of its projected 2028 opening. The El Paso data center will create 300 new jobs once operational, with over 3,000 construction workers expected onsite at peak construction.

Why it matters

Meta's significant investment in the El Paso data center underscores the tech giant's commitment to expanding its AI and cloud computing capabilities in Texas. The facility's focus on renewable energy and water conservation also aligns with broader industry efforts to reduce the environmental impact of data centers.

The details

Meta initially committed $1.5 billion to the El Paso data center in October. The new $10 billion investment will allow the company to significantly scale up the facility's capacity and capabilities ahead of its 2028 opening. In addition to the 300 new operational jobs, over 3,000 construction workers are expected to be onsite at the peak of building activities.

• Meta announced the $10 billion investment on March 26, 2026.
• The El Paso data center is projected to open in 2028.

What’s next

Meta plans to add more than 5,000 megawatts of clean energy to the Texas grid to power the El Paso data center and work with nonprofits to bring fresh water to the area.