Fluidstack Okmulgee Data Center
Fluidstack plans a two-phase AI data center on 200 acres west of Okmulgee. Its floodplain permit was denied without prejudice in August 2026.
Who is behind it
The record, newest first
Commissioners heard details of the county's denial, without prejudice, of the floodplain development permit; the applicant may fix six issues and resubmit. (Henryetta Free-Lance, Aug. 28, 2026; Okmulgee Times, Sept. 2, 2026)
The city issued a statement saying the site is outside city limits and much of the design and infrastructure is undecided. (Okmulgee Times, July 27, 2026)
Fluidstack held its only public information session at OSU-IT. (KJRH 2 News Oklahoma, July 21, 2026; FOX23, July 20, 2026)
County commissioners created an advisory committee on data centers. The 200 acres are owned by Three Rivers Manufacturing, and the county emergency management director confirmed a valid land-clearing permit. (KJRH 2 News Oklahoma, July 7, 2026)
Conflicts and open questions
- The timeline varies: KJRH reported Fluidstack planned to begin construction in fall 2026, while Fox23 said construction of phase one would begin by September 2027. No capacity has been reported. A News On 6 index headline mentioned a floodplain permit being approved, but no article confirming that was opened.
The full record
- Status note
- The county floodplain administrator denied the floodplain development permit without prejudice, citing six gaps in the engineering documents. The developer may resubmit.
- Evidence
- News reports; primary records not yet obtained
- Size class
- 50 MW or more (tracker scope)