Building Understanding
Clear answers about what the Muskogee campus means for your community.
We know you have questions.
That’s exactly why this page exists. We’re committed to being a good partner in Muskogee and keeping the conversation open. Tap any topic below to learn more.
Campus Overview
What is a technology campus?
Think of it like a home for computers. Every time someone uses a phone, visits a website, checks the weather, or sees a doctor online, computers are doing that work. Those computers need a safe place to run. We build that place.
What will it look like?
The campus is expected to be made up of clean, modern buildings with a simple, low-profile design. Neutral colors and landscaping are planned to help it blend into the surroundings. Many people are surprised by how low-profile and quiet these facilities look in person.
Where exactly will the campus be?
The campus is situated on ~312 acres within the Port of Muskogee’s John T. Griffin Industrial Park, adjacent to an existing OG&E substation.
Why Muskogee?
Muskogee offers a pro-business local leadership, an experienced economic-development partner in Port of Muskogee, transportation and industrial infrastructure, access to a regional workforce, and a community that has demonstrated a willingness to work collaboratively to attract and support major investment. We found a community that offers opportunities for long-term partnerships that align with our company goals for years to come. We are proud to be a part of the Muskogee community.
Will there be lighting at night?
Lighting is expected to be controlled and directed inward toward the facility. This is designed to reduce any impact on the surrounding area.
Will I be able to see it from my house?
The campus is planned with meaningful distance from nearby homes. Landscaping and natural buffers are expected to help reduce visibility. For many areas, it will not be easily seen.
Will this affect traffic?
During construction, workers will travel to and from the site each day, with a majority of transport using W 43rd St S, and W 53rd St S, between highways 64 and 69. We plan construction routes designed to protect local roads, and we intend to leave the roads in better shape than we found them. Once the campus is operating, daily traffic drops significantly.
Is the campus safe to have near my home?
Technology campuses like this one are built to strict safety standards. The campus is planned with safety systems, secure fencing, and professional staff on-site around the clock. Emergency planning is built into the design and coordinated with local first responders before the doors ever open.
Will this affect my property value?
Economic growth and a stronger local tax base are factors that are generally associated with stable or improving property values. A campus that brings long-term investment, jobs, and significant tax contributions to the area is expected to support — not hurt — the economic health of the community over time.
Water & Cooling
Will this use up our water?
This campus uses a modern cooling system that works like a car radiator. The same water goes around and around inside a closed loop. The closed loop system is filled once with 350,000 gallons of water and can operate for 20 years. Our only daily water use will be potable water for our employees.
Where does the water come from?
Our water use only comes from our approved local source in coordination with the City of Muskogee Water Department. All use follows local regulations and oversight.
Is the water reused?
Yes. The system is designed to reuse water as part of the cooling process. This is what makes our water use so much lower than older-style facilities.
What happens during drought conditions?
The campus is expected to follow local guidelines and requirements. Water use can be adjusted if needed.
Sound
What does it sound like?
We take sound seriously and design our facilities to keep it well within comfortable levels. The sound level at the edge of our property is expected to be similar to a quiet conversation. To put that in perspective: a quiet conversation is between 40 to 60 decibels according to OSHA. We are also planning trees and landscaping along the edges of the campus to reduce sound further.
Does it run at night too?
The campus operates around the clock. However, sound levels at the property line are expected to remain low at all hours.
What if the sound is louder than expected?
We are committed to being a good partner in Muskogee. If sound levels are a concern once the campus is operating, we are open to working with the community to address it. Landscaping buffers and other mitigation options are part of our planning process.
Energy
Will this raise my electricity bill?
Core Scientific is expected to pay 100% of its own energy costs. In Muskogee, we are also funding 100% of all necessary upgrades. Core Scientific expects that this project will not affect your electric bill.
Who manages the power system?
The local utility — Oklahoma Gas & Electric — owns and manages the power infrastructure in the area that serves homes and businesses. The campus works within that system and is subject to the same utility oversight as any other large energy customer.
Will this strain the power grid?
No. The project has already received grid-connection approval from ERCOT — the agency that manages Texas electric grid — for 2027. That approval means the project meets the state’s grid reliability standards. In addition, Core Scientific is funding 100% of all needed electric facilities. That investment is expected to strengthen the local grid for everyone, not just our campus.
When a data center site is planned, many organizations are involved in determining how to best connect to the power grid, and this site in Muskogee is no different. We have had extensive conversations with OG&E to determine what it will take to fund 100% of all needed electric facilities, so we pay our way. Following this process with OG&E allows for the grid to provide power to the site and maintain the expected reliability that existed before we connected.
Economic Impact
Will this bring career opportunities to Muskogee?
Yes. During construction, the project is expected to support up to 200 construction roles at any given time, with around 800 total construction positions across the full build. Once the campus is fully up and running, it is expected to support approximately 150 permanent, full-time skilled positions, including facility operators, engineers, technicians, and security professionals. An important part of being in the Muskogee community is seeking local talent to rely on for a smooth, long-term operation of the site. We feel Muskogee has the workforce we are seeking.
Will local residents be able to apply?
Yes. We have been and will continue to be committed to local hiring. We plan to offer training programs to help Muskogee residents qualify for career roles at the campus. We cannot guarantee specific hiring numbers at this stage, but local workforce development is a genuine priority.
What kinds of careers?
We are expected to provide skilled, full-time positions with competitive pay and benefits; not temporary work. Roles are expected to include facility operators, data systems technicians, engineers, maintenance professionals, and security staff. These are career pathways. Not just jobs.
What does this campus mean for local businesses?
Construction brings hundreds of workers who shop locally, eat locally, and use local services. Once operating, permanent employees do the same. Local businesses are expected to benefit from contracts, services, and day-to-day spending connected to the campus and its workforce.
What does this campus mean for schools, hospitals, and roads?
We provide tax contributions to the local economy where it is distributed to the needs of the community according to the local leadership and the priorities set by those leaders. Schools, hospitals, and roads are typical uses of those tax contributions, but we do not control how our tax contribution is ultimately used.
Community Engagement
Does Core Scientific support any community programs?
We proudly support local organizations and causes that make a meaningful difference to the people in the communities that we are in. As our Muskogee site continues to be built we are always looking for opportunities to best connect and make a meaningful impact in the community. Volunteerism, leadership, and helping solve critical community needs are at the forefront of our approach to being a part of the Muskogee community.
Additional FAQs
What is AI, and why does it need a campus like this?
AI is technology that helps computers learn and solve problems. It powers things like voice assistants, medical tools, and weather apps. AI needs enormous computing power, and that power has to be housed somewhere. If campuses like ours aren’t built here, the investment and the jobs go somewhere else.
How do I ask a question?
Use the contact information below. We want to hear from you.
We are committed to building understanding.
We are not just building a campus. We are building career pathways for Muskogee families. We are building a stronger tax base for local schools and services. We are building energy infrastructure that benefits the whole community. And we are building a relationship with Muskogee that we intend to keep for a long time.
This page is provided by Core Scientific and reflects current plans, which may change as the project develops. We will update it as more information becomes available.