Data center developer withdraws in Pacific
Beltline Energy has withdrawn its zoning application for a proposed $16 billion data center project in Pacific, Franklin County, following strong community opposition. While opponents celebrate this as a significant victory, the data center project could still move forward if approved by the Franklin County Commission.
Beltline Energy, the developer of a proposed $16 billion data center, has formally withdrawn its zoning application for a project located just south of Pacific city limits in Franklin County, Missouri. The withdrawal comes after the company faced considerable local opposition, with residents actively urging Pacific leaders to reject the development. Community members, who packed meetings to voice their concerns, hailed the withdrawal as a major win.
However, the future of the data center project remains uncertain as the battle now shifts to the Franklin County level. Opponents acknowledge that the county commission retains the authority to approve the data center's progression, despite the city-level setback for Beltline Energy. The development highlights ongoing tensions between data center developers and local communities regarding large-scale infrastructure projects.