New Mexico Data Center Developments: Project Jupiter Permitting, Google Expansion, and Moratorium Support
The New Mexico Supreme Court has allowed the air quality permitting process for Project Jupiter to move forward. Meanwhile, Google is considering a new data center in Lea County. A candidate for governor, Deb Haaland, has expressed support for a data center moratorium.
The New Mexico Supreme Court has made a significant decision, allowing the air quality permitting process for 'Project Jupiter' to proceed. This development follows a period of heightened activity in the AI data center sector within the state.
In related news, tech giant Google is reportedly exploring plans for a new data center facility in Lea County, New Mexico, signaling potential expansion for the company in the region. Concurrently, candidate for governor Deb Haaland has publicly announced her support for a data center moratorium. This stance comes amidst criticism regarding her campaign donations from data center developers.
Adding to the state's engagement with the industry, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich has utilized the Senate floor to advocate for increased accountability measures concerning data centers. The article also briefly mentions a bill for Native water infrastructure and a Texas legislative committee's interest in New Mexico’s oil-producing counties, though these are secondary to the data center focus.