The developer behind a controversial hyperscale data center planned in Coweta has withdrawn its proposal, ending the plan to construct the Project Atlas facility, Beale Infrastructure staff said Monday.
“Beale Infrastructure is committed to being a community-first developer, employing best-in-class practices for digital infrastructure development, and delivering significant economic and community investments through our projects,” said a statement from Beale.
“While we have made the decision to withdraw our data center project in Coweta,” the statement continued, “we look forward to continuing to build meaningful community investments in other locations in Oklahoma.”
Jesse Boudiette, a public relations consultant working with Beale Infrastructure, told the Flyer the company is not providing any additional comment on the decision.
At a news conference at city hall Monday afternoon, Coweta City Manager Julie Casteen said the data center developer did not provide a reason for pulling out of the project, only that the city received a phone call from Beale Infrastructure earlier in the day.
Casteen said it’s possible future data center proposals could be considered if submitted through the city’s formal process.
“For our part, Coweta remains committed to open discussion and thoughtful growth in our community, including future economic investments and feedback for our citizens,” Casteen said. “Coweta remains focused on serving the best interests for our citizens, and we look forward to future opportunities for positive investment with strong economic partners.”
The project would have featured a 270-acre facility 30 miles southeast of Tulsa. Beale initially approached Coweta officials in 2024 about building a data center and purchased the land to do so.
In January, Coweta city commissioners voted 4-1 to deny a rezoning request for Project Atlas. A vote from the City Council was expected to follow, but faced several delays at Beale’s request.
Project Atlas was the subject of intense resident pushback. Many community members spoke out at town halls with city officials or through their own separate community meetings, including an open house last October.
Residents cited issues such as local officials signing non-disclosure agreements and the use of natural resources like water and energy.
According to Beale, the facility was expected to generate between $1 and $3 million in annual revenue for the city of Coweta and local schools through franchise fees.
Beale Infrastructure is financing similar projects in Oklahoma, including Project Clydesdale, a $1 billion data center currently under construction in Owasso, and Project Mustang proposed in Claremore.
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