Data Center Turmoil: Oracle, Fines, and Orbital Plans

Oracle sent a force majeure notice to delay payments on its New Mexico Stargate data center if it misses its 2028 online target, while New Jersey fined a data center $1.1 million after drone photos exposed 62 unpermitted gas generators.

🐿️ Oracle's force majeure claim conveniently shields it from schedule penalties, while New Jersey's drone-based fine shows regulators are now using aerial surveillance to police backup power emissions.