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Google Papillion Data Center

This record consolidates 13 research observations while retaining source distinctions, location precision and unresolved fields.

operationalproject status
CORROBORATEDbest evidence tier
13linked evidence rows
Project facts

Location and operating record

Operator / developerGoogle LLC
JurisdictionPapillion, NE
Address14706 Schram Road (site northwest of Highway 50 and Schram Road)
Location precisionstreet address
CoordinatesNot published; no coordinate inferred
CapacityNot established
AliasesGoogle Papillion Data Center · Google Papillion · Project Wizard · Fireball Group LLC project
Evidence coverage

What has been researched

Project profile0 rows
Intent / permits0 rows
Civic / infrastructure0 rows
SOURCE RECORD

Google Papillion Data Center: source record

operational

No MW figure published by Google or OPPD for this campus in any source fetched this session. Postal code from a commercial directory listing (datacentermap: 14651-15249 Gold Coast Rd, 68138) and not confirmed by a primary record; the 14706 Schram Road address is the one reported in local coverage.

Key data: Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) | Southwest Power Pool (SPP)

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09

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OWNERSHIP AND PROFILE

Google Papillion Data Center: ownership and profile

operational

Developer: Google LLC | Owner: Google LLC | Property entity: Fireball Group LLC (shell entity used in land records/proposal) | Permit applicant: Fireball Group LLC | County: Sarpy | Research region: Omaha metro / Sarpy County | Tenants/customers: Google (self-build, own use)

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09

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announced

A large Papillion data center was proposed under the pseudonym Project Wizard by Fireball Group LLC, northwest of Highway 50 and Schram Road, on a 275-acre site.

Key data: 275 acres; Fireball Group LLC

Claim classification: documented_fact · Verification: single_source · Retrieved: 2026-09-14

Status date: 2019-01-02

Limitation: Owner identity unconfirmed at the time of publication.

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under construction

Google was confirmed as the company behind the $600 million Papillion data center project.

Key data: $600 million

Claim classification: documented_fact · Verification: corroborated_multiple_sources · Retrieved: 2026-09-14

Status date: 2019

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POWER AND GRID

Google Papillion Data Center: power and grid

operational

Key data: Utility: Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) | Grid area: Southwest Power Pool (SPP)

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09

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operational

OPPD states Google announced a $600 million Papillion data center in 2019 and cited Rate 261M as one of the main reasons for choosing the area.

Key data: Rate 261M cited by Google

Claim classification: documented_fact · Verification: verified_against_primary_source · Retrieved: 2026-09-14

Status date: 2019

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WATER AND COOLING

Google Papillion Data Center: water and cooling

operational

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09

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PERMITS AND JURISDICTION

Google Papillion Data Center: permits and jurisdiction

operational

Key data: Jurisdictions: City of Papillion | Sarpy County | Nebraska

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09

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ENVIRONMENT AND SITE

Google Papillion Data Center: environment and site

operational

Key data: Surrounding infrastructure: OPPD Rate 261M 100% renewable large-load rate cited by Google as a main reason for choosing the area

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09

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TIMELINE

Google Papillion Data Center: timeline

operational

'Project Wizard' reported in Papillion under the pseudonym Fireball Group LLC; owner unclear but evidence pointed to Google

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2019-01-02

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operational

Google confirmed as the company behind the $600 million Papillion project; construction begins

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2019

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operational

OPPD notes Google announced a $600 million Papillion data center, citing Rate 261M

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2019

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ECONOMIC AND TAX

Google Papillion Data Center: economic and tax

operational

Local reporting cites roughly 120 jobs at the Papillion campus.

Key data: ~120 jobs

Claim classification: official_estimate_or_forecast · Verification: single_source · Retrieved: 2026-09-14

Limitation: Jobs figures for Google Nebraska sites vary by report.

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Sources

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