Oracle Issues RFP for 2GW of New Renewable Capacity in New Mexico, Backs Carbon Capture Research

Oracle has issued a Request for Proposals to develop 2GW of new renewable energy capacity in New Mexico, as the cloud computing and database giant seeks to secure long-term clean power for its under-construction Project Jupiter data center campus and advance its carbon-free energy goals.

The RFP will solicit projects utilizing solar, wind, geothermal, and other renewable energy technologies, with priority given to proposals that can deliver energy on an accelerated timeline. Energy developers with projects located in New Mexico are eligible to participate, and submissions will be evaluated based on capacity and growth potential, expected delivery timing, project maturity, technical viability, and the ability to support Oracle's long-term energy commitments.

"New Mexico has an extraordinary opportunity to grow its renewable energy resources and create lasting value for communities across the state, and Oracle wants to help accelerate that growth," said Mahesh Thiagarajan, executive vice president of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. "This RFP is focused on identifying projects that can deliver brand new renewable energy generation in New Mexico and support Project Jupiter's commitment to achieve 100 percent carbon-free energy matching by 2031."

The RFP is intended to support power delivery at Oracle's 2.5GW Project Jupiter campus, which was announced in January with Oracle as the tenant. The 1,400-acre campus is expected to span four data center buildings and is being built by Stack and BorderPlex Digital Assets, with the companies previously announcing plans to invest up to $165 billion in the project.

To power the facility, Oracle signed a deal with solid oxide fuel cell developer Bloom last year for 1.8GW of power, expanding it to 2.8GW of capacity in April. Also in April, it was revealed that Bloom would deploy the cells at the Project Jupiter site to replace gas turbine units and diesel generators previously planned for the location.

The company has faced several roadblocks in the campus's development, the most significant being the rejection of a natural gas pipeline extension to feed the campus by state officials in July. Despite the setback, Oracle claims the project remains on schedule. The company had requested federal regulators to fast-track the review to allow the pipeline to enter service by August 15, warning that missing that window would lead to much higher costs. An initial application had been denied in March.

Alongside the RFP, Oracle also announced an up to $1 million funding package to support research into the potential deployment of carbon capture and sequestration at the Project Jupiter campus and across New Mexico. According to Oracle, the investment will support research into how CO2 associated with Bloom Energy fuel cells could be captured safely and efficiently, create a pathway for permanent storage, and develop a viable commercial model for transportation and potential industrial use.

"Oracle is focused on powering Project Jupiter responsibly and reducing its emissions over time," Thiagarajan said. "CCS is one of the ways that we can address the emissions from fuel cells, and we need that expertise to help chart a course. Our goal is to achieve 100 percent carbon-free energy matching for Project Jupiter by 2031 and meet New Mexico's Energy Transition Act goals before 2045. This research will help us rigorously evaluate how CCS could help reduce emissions and further advance our water positivity goals."

The grant is expected to support research conducted by academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other research partners with expertise in carbon capture, energy systems, geology, environmental policy, economics, or related fields. The primary focus will be on environmental, regulatory, and economic considerations associated with CCS, including the feasibility of carbon capture at the Project Jupiter site and the potential for permanent geologic storage in New Mexico.

The grant represents Oracle's first publicized investment in CCS systems. Several other major tech companies have thrown their weight behind the technology. Most recently, Microsoft signed a 650,000-ton carbon removal deal with Danish bioenergy CCS firm BioCirc over a seven-year period.

The dual announcements underscore the growing pressure on data center operators to secure dedicated clean energy supplies and manage emissions as hyperscale campuses expand across the United States. Oracle's push to develop new renewable generation in New Mexico, combined with its investment in carbon capture research, reflects a broader industry trend toward integrating sustainability commitments directly into data center infrastructure planning.