Google Announces $9 Billion Oklahoma Expansion, New Data Center Near Stillwater

PRYOR, Okla. — Tech giant Google is making one of the largest private investments in Oklahoma history, announcing a $9 billion expansion that includes building a new data center near Stillwater and expanding its existing facility in Pryor.

The company says the multi-year project will strengthen its North American cloud infrastructure while supporting renewable energy and workforce training in the state.

Two Major Sites: Pryor & Stillwater

Google’s existing Pryor campus, located in the MidAmerica Industrial Park, already houses one of the company’s largest data centers worldwide. The expansion there will add hundreds of thousands of square feet of new server space, advanced cooling systems, and security upgrades.

The new Stillwater facility will be designed from the ground up as a “next-generation” data hub, incorporating cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools to monitor energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

Economic Impact & Jobs

State leaders estimate the expansion will create:

• Hundreds of construction jobs over the next three years

• Permanent tech and operations jobs with competitive pay and benefits

• Indirect job growth in transportation, hospitality, and small businesses

Google is also partnering with Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma to create internship pipelines and advanced research opportunities for students in engineering, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy.

Environmental Commitment

In addition to the economic boost, Google announced a $1.5 million regenerative agriculture program aimed at replenishing 200 million gallons of water annually in Oklahoma.This program will fund sustainable farming techniques in surrounding counties, with the goal of improving groundwater recharge and protecting watersheds near both data center sites.

Google also reaffirmed its global goal to operate entirely on carbon-free energy by 2030 — and says the new Oklahoma facilities will help showcase that transition.

State Reaction

Governor Kevin Stitt called the announcement “a transformative moment” for Oklahoma:

“Google’s confidence in our state sends a clear signal that Oklahoma is open for innovation, technology, and high-quality jobs.”

Local business leaders echoed the sentiment, noting that the investment will help diversify Oklahoma’s economy beyond oil and gas while positioning the state as a tech hub in the region.