# Lambda Inc. Builds Data Center in Oklahoma

Lambda Inc., a California-based AI cloud infrastructure company, is undertaking a significant $500 million project to construct and operate a new data center at MidAmerica Industrial Park near Chouteau, Oklahoma, in 2026. This initiative is expected to generate up to 1,000 construction jobs and 100 permanent positions, representing a major economic investment for Mayes County. Lambda has committed to covering all energy costs associated with the facility, complying with Oklahoma's Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act, and prioritizing water conservation and community partnership.

- The project involves collaboration with local government entities including the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Mayes County, and the City of Chouteau, as well as infrastructure partners like Cloverleaf Infrastructure and the Grand River Dam Authority.
- Procurement professionals should note the scale and scope of this data center development as it signals growing demand for cloud infrastructure and related construction and utility services in Oklahoma.
- Contractors and vendors specializing in large-scale data center construction, energy management, and infrastructure development may find emerging opportunities linked to this project.
- The commitment to energy cost responsibility and regulatory compliance highlights the importance of understanding state-level data center regulations and community impact considerations in procurement planning.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Cloud Services
**Published:** September 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- Oklahoma Department of Commerce
- Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA)
- MidAmerica Industrial Park
- City of Chouteau
- Mayes County

### Vendors
- Lambda Inc. (prime contractor)
- Cloverleaf Infrastructure (developer and site preparer)

### Key Quotes
> Lambda has committed to taking responsibility for the energy costs associated with its facility, ensuring those costs are not passed along to residential customers while generating hundreds of millions in tax revenue and economic growth right here in Oklahoma.
> — Kevin Stitt, Governor of Oklahoma

> Our responsibility is to ensure that this project delivers value to Mayes County while respecting the community’s resources, infrastructure, and priorities.
> — Michel Combes, Chief Executive Officer of Lambda

### Sources
- [California firm intends to build data center at Chouteau - Oklahoma Energy Today](https://okenergytoday.com/2026/09/california-firm-intends-to-build-data-center-at-chouteau) - Oklahoma Energy Today