Oracle to Deploy Up to 2.45GW of Bloom Fuel Cells at New Mexico AI Data Center, Replacing Gas and Diesel Generators
April 28, 2026
Oracle to Deploy Up to 2.45GW of Bloom Fuel Cells at New Mexico AI Data Center, Replacing Gas and Diesel Generators
Oracle and BorderPlex Digital Assets have announced a major shift in the power strategy for their Project Jupiter AI data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, opting to use Bloom Energy solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) as the primary on-site power source instead of previously planned gas turbines and diesel generators. The decision marks a significant expansion of the partnership between Oracle and Bloom Energy, with the fuel cell developer set to deploy up to 2.45 gigawatts of capacity at the site. This deployment is part of a broader agreement signed earlier this month, under which Oracle has committed to procuring up to 2.8GW of Bloom fuel cells, building on an initial 1.2GW contract from last year.
The Project Jupiter campus, which spans 1,400 acres and will include four data center buildings, represents up to $165 billion in total investment. Oracle was confirmed as the primary tenant in January and will use the facility to host AI infrastructure for OpenAI. The shift to fuel cells is expected to dramatically reduce the environmental footprint of the site. In addition to the SOFC deployment, Oracle has stated that the data center will utilize a closed-loop, non-evaporative cooling system that does not draw water from the local water supply, and the company will bear all energy costs for the project.
“We are excited to move forward with this updated energy solution, which reflects our commitment to both the latest innovation and community priorities as we advance the next generation of AI infrastructure,” said Mahesh Thiagarajan, executive vice president of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. “Bloom’s fuel cell technology enables us to deliver highly reliable on-site power with a lower environmental footprint—supporting the project’s performance needs while contributing to stronger environmental outcomes.”
Aman Joshi, chief commercial officer at Bloom Energy, emphasized the broader implications of the deal. “Bloom has rapidly become the platform of choice for powering AI data centers responsibly,” he said. “Bloom’s fuel cell technology will power what is expected to be one of the largest data center microgrids operating in the United States at the time of completion. Our energy solution not only dramatically reduces water use, it is also cleaner, quieter, and helps protect electricity rates for local residents. This is a model that can be replicated across America—it is digital power for the digital age.”
Bloom Energy specializes in SOFC technology, which converts fuel into electricity through an electrochemical reaction rather than combustion, resulting in higher efficiency and lower emissions. The company’s fuel cells are fuel agnostic, capable of running on natural gas, biogas, or hydrogen. According to Joshi, the platform is built to support higher-density AI workloads more efficiently, aligning with emerging standards such as 800V DC. Beyond the Oracle deal, Bloom has signed agreements with Equinix for deployments across 19 data centers totaling over 100MW, and with US utility American Electric Power for up to 1GW of SOFCs to power AI data centers off-grid. Last year, the company also entered a $5 billion AI infrastructure partnership with global investment firm Brookfield, which will invest in Bloom to support the development and deployment of its technology.
Source: datacenterdynamics
