Oracle has sent a force majeure notice to Blue Owl Capital Partners regarding Project Jupiter, a 2.45-gigawatt data center under construction in New Mexico. The notice protects Oracle from payment obligations if the facility fails to launch by 2028.
The force majeure clause allows Oracle to delay payments on the project should construction miss its 2028 deadline. Project Jupiter represents a significant infrastructure investment as both companies race to build capacity for artificial intelligence and cloud computing services.
Force majeure provisions protect parties from contractual obligations when unforeseen circumstances prevent performance. Construction delays, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory challenges have become common triggers in large infrastructure projects.
The move reflects growing concerns in the data center industry about meeting aggressive timelines as demand for AI infrastructure accelerates. Major tech companies including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are simultaneously expanding data center capacity, potentially straining suppliers and construction resources.
Blue Owl, an investment firm specializing in infrastructure projects, will need to address Oracle's notice and any associated conditions. No statement from either party regarding the notice's specific terms or timeline implications has been made public.
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