Opposition Continues To Data Center In WV
Tucker County residents are continuing their opposition to a proposed data center and its associated natural gas power plant near the towns of Davis and Thomas. West Virginia state regulators approved an air quality permit for the 500-acre power plant. Davis Mayor Alan Tomson expressed strong criticism, stating that the Department of Environmental Protection failed in its mission to protect the environment.
Residents of Tucker County, West Virginia, are maintaining their strong opposition to a proposed data center and a 500-acre natural gas power plant intended to power it. The controversial project is planned near the towns of Davis and Thomas, drawing significant community concern regarding its environmental impact and the regulatory approval process.
West Virginia state regulators recently granted an air quality permit for Fundamental Data's natural gas operation, a decision that has fueled local frustration. Davis Mayor Alan Tomson publicly criticized the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), alleging that the agency failed to uphold its mission to protect the environment and did not apply proper judgment or common sense during the permitting process.
The ongoing dispute highlights tension between economic development interests and environmental protection concerns within the state.