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Oracle's New Mexico AI Project Faces Debt Pressure and Local Opposition

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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Around $18 billion in loans tied to a data center leased by Oracle in New Mexico has come under pressure, with syndicate banks including Santander Group and Jefferies quoting loans at 89 to 91 cents on the dollar. This financial caution coincides with escalating local opposition to the 1,400-acre Project Jupiter campus in Doña Ana County, which fears impacts on water supply and air quality. Separately, US President Donald Trump extended the $100,000 fee for H-1B visas by another year, which has already caused a 92% decrease in H-1B registrations by large IT outsourcing firms.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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The pressure on the $18 billion in debt tied to Oracle's infrastructure build-out highlights financial risks associated with large-scale projects in New Mexico. Furthermore, Goldman Sachs issued a cautious note on Indian IT stocks, noting that IT services demand remains weak despite generally robust tech spending.

Oracle and Meta are developing data center energy solutions in New Mexico, including gas supply agreements and solar projects, while regulators reject a pipeline.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • OracleCompany whose $18 billion data center loans are under pressure in New Mexico
  • Santander GroupSyndicate bank involved in the distressed loan syndicate
  • Doña Ana CountyCounty in New Mexico where local opposition is challenging the data center build-out
  • Goldman SachsInvestment bank that issued a cautious note regarding Indian IT stocks
  • MetaAmerican technology company developing data center energy solutions with Oracle in New Mexico

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • OracleSpeculative

    Oracle might face increased funding costs due to the pressure on its $18 billion data center loans.

  • Santander GroupSpeculative

    Santander Group could face credit risk from its involvement in the distressed loan syndicate.

  • Goldman SachsSpeculative

    Goldman Sachs might adjust its market advisory services based on weak demand in the Indian IT sector.

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