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Meta and BlackRock launch $14B Texas AI data center venture

ai-technology · 2026-07-28

On Tuesday, a partnership was revealed between Meta Platforms and BlackRock, aimed at creating and managing a data center campus located in El Paso, Texas. The overall expenses for this development are projected to be around $14 billion.

Key facts

  • Meta and BlackRock formed a joint venture
  • The venture will develop a data center campus in El Paso, Texas
  • Total development costs are approximately $14 billion
  • Announcement made on Tuesday

Entities

Institutions

  • Meta Platforms
  • BlackRock

Locations

  • El Paso
  • Texas
  • United States

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