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Meta selling 80% ownership in $14B El Paso data center to BlackRock
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · As published by El Paso Times
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Meta is selling a majority stake in the facility, which is valued at $14 billion.
A significant transaction is taking place in El Paso , involving a major data center. Meta is selling a majority stake in the facility, which is valued at $14 billion. The buyer is BlackRock, a prominent investment firm.
The sale specifically involves 80% ownership of the data center. Further details about the transaction can be found in the El Paso Times. For more information on this development, readers can refer to the El Paso Times, which has reported on the sale of the data center.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: El Paso Times ·
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