Project Open Sky is a proposed data center in the city of Piedmont, Oklahoma, approximately 23 miles northwest of downtown Oklahoma City.
Project Open Sky, a proposed data center in Canadian County, Oklahoma, just north of Piedmont, is being developed by Cloverleaf Infrastructure, a company committed to environmental stewardship and protecting the community against potential adverse effects. Project Open Sky will use a closed-loop cooling system, which greatly reduces water use, and will be responsible for any power or transmission upgrades to protect against an increase to electric rates.
Cloverleaf is committed to being an active, visible partner in Piedmont and will engage directly with local officials and residents to understand potential concerns, answer questions, and develop a project that delivers lasting benefits. Currently, Cloverleaf is working through the necessary review and approvals for the project with the local jurisdiction.
Project Open Sky represents an over $1 billion taxable investment in the City of Piedmont and will provide a significant amount of revenue for the local economy.
During the 3+year construction period, Project Open Sky will create over 1,000 high-paying construction jobs, partnering with labor groups and sourcing from the local workforce through training programs.
Once the data center is operational, it is expected to employ at least 50 full-time workers. These jobs are high-paying positions such as data center technicians, network engineers, and IT support staff that often do not require four-year university degrees. A local workforce is preferred and frequently sourced through local training programs funded by the end user.
Project Open Sky commits to using a closed-loop cooling system requiring a one-time fill designed by licensed Oklahoma engineers. The building will only use as much water as a typical office building on a day-to-day basis and will not affect local water supplies.
Project Open Sky will pay for any required water infrastructure upgrades to support the site including a new water tower if needed. These upgrades will support improved water services for nearby residents.
Project Open Sky commits to paying for any power and transmission upgrades to protect existing ratepayers from an increase in their electricity bills.
Project Open Sky is committed to partnering with the local community to invest in community-driven initiatives.
Piedmont is well-positioned to support next-generation digital infrastructure. It’s a community that has been intentional about its growth. City leaders have made clear that future development should prioritize well-planned commercial and industrial investment, projects that strengthen the local economy, broaden the tax base, and support long-term community needs without adding pressure on schools, roads, and services the way large-scale residential growth can.
Project Open Sky aligns with that vision. The City of Piedmont is proactively updating its zoning code to thoughtfully incorporate data centers as a defined use, ensuring that projects are evaluated through a clear, locally tailored framework. At the same time, the City is establishing strong guardrails around key considerations like building height, noise, setbacks, and overall site design, reflecting a commitment to responsible development that fits the character of the community.
Piedmont’s strategic location in the Oklahoma City region brings with it access to infrastructure, workforce, and connectivity. Project Open Sky will meet growing demand for data services in alignment with local priorities and guided by community-driven standards.
Cloverleaf Infrastructure is committed to developing critical infrastructure responsibly, transparently, and in partnership with the communities we serve. We believe essential infrastructure should deliver lasting value to the places that host it. This standard defines how we show up as a reliable and accountable neighbor in every community where we develop.
Learn more about Cloverleaf Infrastructure’s commitment to transparency, meaningful local benefits and responsible development at https://www.cloverleafinfra.com/our-approach
Data Centers are highly secure buildings filled with computer servers that store, process, and move data around the world. They are where the internet lives. Instead of information being stored on your phone or computer alone, data centers safely store it and make sure it’s available whenever you need it.
These facilities power almost everything we do in today’s world – banking, healthcare, education, farming technology, government services and business operations all depend on them. As more homes, farms, and businesses rely on digital tools, the need for reliable data centers grows.
Components of an AI Data Center Campus; source: ULI White Paper “Local Guidelines for Data Center Development”
Data centers also bring local benefits. They create good-paying construction jobs, support local vendors, and contribute millions of dollars in local tax revenue that help fund municipal services, schools, roads, and emergency services. Further, modern data centers help make the power grid stronger and more reliable, because they often result in – and fund – the build-out of additional generation and transmission infrastructure, helping the grid stay stable during times of high demand or extreme weather.
Data centers are the backbone of our digital economy – keeping our communities connected, supporting innovation, and powering the tools we use every day.
Cloverleaf Infrastructure is a transparent, responsible industrial real estate developer focused on community value. Cloverleaf prepares land for technology companies that build and operate data centers — the facilities that store and process information for things like the internet, cloud services, and everyday online tools. Once sites have all the necessary local approvals ahead of construction and power confirmed to the site, Cloverleaf will look for the right data center company to build and operate the facility.
