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BlackRock takes majority ownership of Meta’s massive El Paso data center. Here’s what to know.
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Diego Mendoza-Moyers , as published by El Paso Matters
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The city attorney's office has reviewed a recent change in ownership and found no issues with existing agreements.
A large data center is being built in Northeast El Paso . The project is a joint effort between two companies. One company will provide funding and own most of the project, while the other will rent the facility and hold a smaller ownership stake.
The city attorney's office has reviewed a recent change in ownership and found no issues with existing agreements. Further information about the project and its development can be found through local news sources. Details about the data center's construction and funding are available, including the involvement of a major asset management company and a significant bond sale to support the project's completion.
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Category: local Published: August 9, 2026 Source: El Paso Matters Reading time: 1 min
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