Country
United States
AI data center dossier
Meta — Prineville Oregon Data Center
Prineville, Oregon, United States/datacenters/meta-prineville-oregon-ai-data-center.html
Operator
Meta
Energy
Renewable
Known capacity
300 MW
Evidence profile
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Readiness
100%
Sources attachedVerified
2 citations linked
CoordinatesPublished
44.2996, -120.8346
Timeline evidencePartial
1 dated field available
Machine-readable outputsPublished
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Record Notes
Meta's Prineville data center in Central Oregon was the company's first custom-designed data center, built to specification rather than leased. Opened in 2011, it pioneered the Open Compute Project (OCP) — Meta's initiative to open-source hyper-efficient server and data center designs, which has since influenced the entire industry. The facility runs Meta's AI recommendation infrastructure for Facebook and Instagram's feed ranking, content moderation models, and ad targeting algorithms. Prineville benefits from Oregon's cool, dry climate (reducing cooling costs), cheap renewable energy from Pacific Northwest wind and hydropower, and land availability. The campus has expanded to multiple buildings over the years and remains a key AI inference node for Meta's US West traffic.
Analyst Flags
No obvious coverage gaps detected in the current structured record.
Timeline Signals
Earliest market signal2011
Nearby Facilities
Other tracked AI data centers within 300 km of this location.
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Intelligence Reports
Structured analysis covering this facility's operator and market context.
Frequently asked questions
- How big is Meta — Prineville Oregon Data Center?
- Meta — Prineville Oregon Data Center has 300 MW of known IT capacity, located in Prineville, Oregon, United States. It ranks #123 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
- What is the status of Meta — Prineville Oregon Data Center?
- Meta — Prineville Oregon Data Center is currently operational. Known timeline milestones: Earliest market signal 2011.
- Who operates Meta — Prineville Oregon Data Center?
- Meta — Prineville Oregon Data Center is operated by Meta. Structured intelligence reports are available for Meta Operator Report and United States Country Report.
- What energy source does Meta — Prineville Oregon Data Center use?
- Meta — Prineville Oregon Data Center is powered by renewable energy and is focused on inference workloads. This is backed by 2 cited sources.