Thousands of gallons of diesel spill from AI data center in Secaucus, N.J.
Thousands of gallons of diesel fuel spilled from an Equinix data center in Secaucus, New Jersey, prompting cleanup efforts in Anderson Creek. The incident has led to environmental advocates calling for a statewide moratorium on data center development in New Jersey.
Thousands of gallons of diesel fuel spilled from an Equinix data center in Secaucus, New Jersey, late last week, as confirmed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). An estimated 5,000 gallons discharged from a storage tank, leading to cleanup operations by contractors in Anderson Creek, a tributary of the Hackensack River.
While the DEP stated there have been no immediate impacts to the Hackensack River or local wildlife, Bill Sheehan of Hackensack Riverkeeper cautioned that it is too early to determine the full extent of ecological damage. Equinix detected the release on Friday, stopped it, and informed relevant agencies, pledging thorough remediation and an investigation into the cause. The spill has reignited calls from environmental groups, with Ben Dziobek of the Climate Revolution Action Network advocating for a statewide moratorium on data centers in New Jersey to address the rapid pace of development.