Data center in Spartanburg County asks for more equipment

In Spartanburg County, South Carolina, a data center project by Northmark Strategies is seeking approval for additional equipment, specifically natural gas turbines, to generate more power for the facility. The multi-million dollar project, located on South Pine Street, was previously approved. However, the State Department of Environmental Services confirmed Northmark Strategies has filed an application to expand its power generation capabilities. Environmental advocates, including the Southern Environmental Law Center, have expressed significant concerns regarding the proposal. They cite a lack of transparency throughout the process and potential impacts on air quality and surrounding neighborhoods. The Southern Environmental Law Center emphasized that the full impacts of the facility are still unclear to the public. While there is no current timeline for evaluating the application, any subsequent steps will include a 30-day public comment period. FOX Carolina News has reached out to Northmark Strategies for comment.