Carlyle Selected to Develop Data Center at Fort Bliss, Promising Economic Boost

The U.S. Army has announced that Carlyle, a global investment firm, has been conditionally selected to construct and manage a commercial data center on Fort Bliss property. This initiative, which will not incur costs to taxpayers, is part of the Army's Enhanced Use Lease program, allowing private investment to fund the project. The data center is projected to create around 2,000 jobs and inject billions into the El Paso economy. Additionally, it will incorporate sustainable solutions to minimize its impact on local infrastructure. Final terms of the lease are pending negotiations with Army officials.

Key Details: • Carlyle's selection is conditional and requires final negotiations. • The project is expected to create approximately 2,000 jobs. • The data center will be financed through the Enhanced Use Lease program. • No taxpayer funding will be used for the construction or operation. • The facility will include solutions to reduce local infrastructure impact.