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Beltline Energies data center — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The Oklahoma City Council approved rezoning on Oct. 27, 2026 for a Beltline Energies data center near Interstate 40 and Frisco Road, with conditions on water, electricity and noise.

Short answer

The Oklahoma City Council approved rezoning for a proposed Beltline Energies data center near Interstate 40 and Frisco Road on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, with special conditions covering water use, electricity and noise. Mayor David Holt said the company applied before the city's data center moratorium took effect, and he said the vote is not a sign that the city is open to data centers generally. The city says more agreements must be finalized before construction can begin.

At a glance

Developer
Beltline Energies
Location
Near Interstate 40 and Frisco Road, Oklahoma City
Approval
Council rezoning with special conditions, Oct. 27, 2026
Conditions
Water usage, electricity and noise (details not given in the source)
Status
Rezoning approved; additional agreements must be finalized before construction

What the sources establish

  • On Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, the Oklahoma City Council approved rezoning for the proposed Beltline Energies data center, with conditions. [1]
  • The project would be located near Interstate 40 and Frisco Road. [1]
  • The council's approval includes special conditions addressing water usage, electricity and noise. The source does not list the conditions. [1]
  • Mayor David Holt said the company's application was submitted before Oklahoma City's moratorium on data center projects took effect. [1]
  • Holt said the decision should not be read as a precedent or as a sign that the city is open to data centers generally. He called it a stand-alone vote reflecting unusual circumstances. [1]
  • The city says additional agreements must be finalized before construction can begin. [1]

Conflicts. This page relies on one source. The source gives no megawatt capacity, acreage, building count or cost, so none is stated here, and the specific water, power and noise conditions are not listed in the article.

Background

The article mentions Oklahoma City's moratorium on data center projects but does not give its effective date or terms.

Timeline

  1. Oct. 27, 2026 — Oklahoma City Council approves rezoning with conditions.

What this page does not establish

  • The text of the water, electricity and noise conditions.
  • Megawatt capacity, acreage and building count.
  • The agreements that must be finalized before construction.
  • Water source and use, and the power supplier.

What to check next

  1. Oklahoma City Council minutes and the rezoning ordinance for Oct. 27, 2026.
  2. Oklahoma City planning records for the Beltline Energies application.
  3. Oklahoma City data center moratorium ordinance, including its effective date.

Frequently asked questions

When did Oklahoma City approve the Beltline Energies project?

The council approved rezoning on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, according to News 9.

Where is it located?

News 9 reports the project would be near Interstate 40 and Frisco Road in Oklahoma City.

Does this mean Oklahoma City is open to data centers?

Mayor David Holt said no. He called the vote a stand-alone decision reflecting unusual circumstances, and said the company applied before the moratorium took effect.

Can construction start now?

Not yet. The city says additional agreements must be finalized before construction can begin.