Data center project eyed near Sidney, would use unwanted natural gas from Bakken

The Billings Gazette reports on a proposed data center project near Sidney, Montana, which aims to leverage natural gas engines to generate approximately 15 megawatts of electricity for on-site cryptocurrency farming. The project specifically intends to utilize natural gas from the Bakken Formation that is typically disposed of through flaring, offering a productive use for this otherwise wasted resource. The article does not identify the specific company or entity behind this proposed development.