Google bringing major data centers to Muskogee County

Under the code name Project Scissortail, Google has been preparing a massive nearly 420-acre new project just south of the Muskogee city limits. According to a document from the City of Muskogee, there will be multiple phases to the development (up to four), and "each developed Phase will include a data center comprised of approximately 300,000 square feet" together with other structures and buildings. Another data center will be built near the town of Council Hill.

Work has been going on for months, but the official public confirmation that Google is behind it all has only come in recent days. I drove out to the area the other day, and the amount of construction going on there is massive. KJRH has a little bit of footage of the construction in this news clip.

In addition to the Scissortail project, there's also construction at the CoreScientific data center, the existing (and expanding) Polaris data center, and Starburst Power's lithium refinery... there's a lot going on out there. 

~419 acre project area south of Muskogee

Here is the press release from Port Muskogee, officially announcing the plan:

Google Announces Two Data Center Campuses in Muskogee County, Oklahoma

published by Port Muskogee

MUSKOGEE, Okla. (November, 20 2025) – Google, along with Muskogee County, City of Muskogee and Port Muskogee today announced plans for two new data center campuses near the towns of Summit and Council Hill, as well as new agreements to add energy to the electricity grid — building on the company’s longstanding presence in Oklahoma.

Polaris Technology blasts Muskogee City Council's annexation vote

Is this a case of the City getting greedy? As I recall, almost every single large industrial center in Muskogee is technically on unincorporated zones. They touted this data center investment when it came, but are they breaking any of the previous agreement?

Polaris Technology Responds to Muskogee City Council Annexation Vote

MUSKOGEE, OK (June 10, 2025) – Polaris Technology expresses deep concern following the Muskogee City Council's vote today to move forward with annexation of private property currently owned and operated by Polaris. If finalized, the decision would jeopardize prior good-faith agreements with former city and county leadership and risk undermining significant economic progress in Muskogee and the broader region.

Rep. Hays: 'A Call for Fairness in Municipal Public Policy'

A Call for Fairness in Municipal Public Policy

By State Representative Neil Hays (R, HD-13)

As communities across the country work to balance budgets, fund essential services, and attract the businesses that drive innovation and job creation, it’s time for local governments to rethink their approach to public policy. As State Representative for District 13, I encourage our elected leaders to adopt transparent, deliberate, and equitable decision-making processes when considering new taxes, fees, or regulations. We must resist hasty or regressive measures that undermine the very economies they seek to support.

CBC Global Ammunition to invest $300M in new facility in Pryor with 350 jobs

Governor Stitt Announces CBC Global Ammunition to Invest $300 Million, Create 350 Jobs in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (May 12, 2025) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt announced one of the largest ammunition manufacturers in the world, CBC Global Ammunition, has chosen Oklahoma for a major U.S. expansion. As part of a $300 million investment, CBC Global Ammunition will build a new facility at MidAmerica Industrial Park in northeast Oklahoma and bring 350 new jobs to the state.

The announcement was made during the U.S. Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA Investment Summit, where Governor Stitt led Oklahoma’s delegation to promote the state’s pro-growth, pro-business, and pro-America economic environment.

Rep. Gann blasts passage of corporate welfare, anti-transparency bill

Gann Condemns Passage of SB987, Calls it Corporate Welfare Wrapped in Secrecy

OKLAHOMA CITY (May 5th) – Following the final House vote on Senate Bill 987, Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, issued a statement about voting no and delivering floor debate in opposition of the measure.

“Senate Bill 987 is not economic development. It is governance by nondisclosure agreement,” Gann said. “I believe this bill expands unaccountable government bureaucracy and entrenches corporate welfare practices that undermine the free-market principles we were elected to defend.”

Gov. Stitt celebrates announcement of $620M solar manufacturing factory in Tulsa-area

GOVERNOR STITT CELEBRATES ANNOUNCMENT OF SOLAR MANUFACTURING OPERATION IN OKLAHOMA 

OKLAHOMA CITY (June 28, 2024) - Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement celebrating NorSun's decision to invest in Oklahoma.

“Oklahoma is the most business friendly state in the nation, and companies from around the world are taking notice,” said Gov. Stitt. “I'm thrilled that Oklahomans will benefit from hundreds of new jobs in the Tulsa area and a $620 million capital investment. Our business-friendly regulations, workforce development efforts, and 'more of everything' energy approach make us an incredible state to invest in, and I'm glad NorSun is going to be a part of it."

Lt. Gov. Pinnell hosting Oklahoma workforce tour

LT. GOVERNOR PINNELL HOSTING OKLAHOMA WORKFORCE TOUR

OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 12th) — Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell is kickstarting a workforce development tour later this month. He will travel to communities around the state, meeting with business and community leaders to find solutions to the workforce issues they face. For the first leg of the tour, Lt. Governor Pinnell will visit Bartlesville, Lawton, Durant, Clinton, Guymon, and McAlester.

Pinnell: CareerTech is the key to OK's workforce development success

THE KEY TO OKLAHOMA'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS

by Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell

      February is National Career and Technical Education Month, and as Secretary of Workforce and Economic Development, there’s nothing I love to brag on more than Oklahoma 

CareerTech. It’s no secret that our CareerTech system is one of the best in the country. Our 29 technology centers provide 121 unique degree programs, giving Oklahomans across all 77 counties the opportunity to turn their passions into a paycheck. Oklahoma CareerTech graduates add more than $3.5 billion to the state economy each year and are an invaluable asset to our workforce. 

Lt. Gov. Pinnell: Investing in Oklahoma's workforce

INVESTING IN OKLAHOMA'S WORKFORCE 

By Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell 

As your Lieutenant Governor, I have had the privilege of visiting with countless businesses in all 77 counties. Most of the time, I’m included in celebrations – welcoming a new company coming to town or breaking ground on an expansion. I’m grateful for the opportunity to celebrate those economic development wins, and I’m particularly excited when those happen in rural Oklahoma.  

Senate Pro Tem Treat names members of Economic Development Select Committee

Senate Pro Tem Treat Names Members of Economic Development Select Committee, Announces First Meeting Date

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 25th) – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today named the members of his previously announced senate economic development select committee and announced the first meeting date.