MUSKOGEE, Okla. — A Bitcoin data center company announced it will invest $100 million to build a data center in Muskogee.
Polaris Technologies Inc. will build a 200 MW data center in Port Muskogee's John T. Griffin Industrial Park, making it Muskogee's first operational data center facility, according to the Muskogee City-County Port Authority.
This is the fourth data center announced for the Port of Muskogee in the past two years.
“This facility is a testament to our commitment to advancing mining operations within cryptography,” said Alex Chan, CEO of Polaris Technologies. “This will provide an ideal environment for this project.” Contribute to the growth of the local economy and virtual currency industry. ”
As part of its commitment to the community, Polaris Technologies plans to hire 20 technical positions for roles such as facilities support, systems administration, data center technicians, and support services.
“We are proud to bring this data center to Muskogee as our city has established itself as a leading hub for high-tech companies,” said Port Muskogee Executive Director Kimbra Scott. “We are grateful for Polaris’ investment and look forward to seeing how Polaris will foster talent, innovation, and contribute to Muskogee’s economic success.”
“This investment is a testament to our collaborative efforts to bring high-tech job opportunities to our community and contribute to economic growth. We look forward to its continued growth,” Muskogee said. said County District 2 Commissioner Keith Hyslop.
“Polaris Technologies’ investment aligns with our vision to become a hub of high-tech, living-wage jobs. This is a huge win for a community of our size and a complete live-work-play We are light years away from becoming a community of 10,000 residents,” Muskogee Mayor Marlon Coleman said.
Polaris Technologies is also optimistic that the second phase of expansion will increase capacity by 200MW, creating more investment opportunities and technical jobs in the region.
