Hog Lick Aggregates lays out Marion County data center plan

Hog Lick Aggregates, under the leadership of President Brian Redmond, has unveiled a proposal to develop a data center on its property in White Hall, Marion County, West Virginia. This plan, detailed in a document from the third quarter of 2025, has already generated apprehension among local residents, who voiced their concerns on social media. The company's proposal stands apart from conventional data center designs by incorporating geothermal cooling technology. This method is intended to manage the substantial waste heat produced by compute-intensive operations, such as artificial intelligence, thereby mitigating issues related to high water consumption often associated with data centers. Redmond, previously known for his ambition to transition the quarry's fleet to hydrogen fuel within five years, is now spearheading this new development venture.