Lambda to Build New Data Center in Mayes County, Oklahoma

Lambda Inc., the Superintelligence Cloud, announced plans to build a new data center at MidAmerica Industrial Park in Mayes County, Oklahoma.

Lambda is expected to pay an estimated $500 million in taxes over the next 10 years based on current rates, and the project is expected to create up to 1,000 construction jobs and up to 100 permanent positions.

In compliance with Oklahoma’s Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act, Lambda will take full responsibility for the resources and infrastructure needed to operate the facility, including paying 100 percent of its energy costs. The company will also manage local resources responsibly by minimizing water use through closed-loop cooling technology and optimizing energy efficiency.

“Lambda is committed to being a good neighbor and long-term partner with the town of Chouteau and Mayes County,” said Stephen Balaban, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Lambda. “We’ve been meeting with local leaders to understand their priorities and help shape our long-term investments in the community. We're going to keep listening, keep showing up, and let our work here speak for itself."

“When developed responsibly, data centers can create lasting economic opportunities and investments in the communities where they operate,” said Michel Combes, Chief Executive Officer of Lambda. “Our responsibility is to ensure that this project delivers value to Mayes County while respecting the community’s resources, infrastructure, and priorities. We are committed to meeting that responsibility at every stage of the project.”

Lambda’s commitments for the project include:

• Ratepayer protection: Lambda will protect local ratepayers by paying for all electricity the facility uses and ensuring the project meets Oklahoma’s requirements under the state’s ratepayer protection laws. The company has also signed the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge and is working to design the project to be a more flexible grid customer with the ability to shift or reduce certain computing loads during periods of peak demand.
• Water stewardship: The facility will implement closed-loop cooling technology that dramatically reduces water use compared with traditional data center cooling.
• Siting away from residents: The project is being built at the existing MidAmerica Industrial Park with infrastructure designed to minimize impacts on surrounding residential areas.

“Oklahoma is leading the nation in building the modern economy, bringing major investments to our state and creating opportunities that will benefit our people for generations to come,” said Governor Kevin Stitt. “Lambda has committed to taking responsibility for the energy costs associated with its facility, ensuring those costs are not passed along to Oklahoma families and businesses.”