Natrona County divided over proposed 940-acre Prometheus data center
Natrona County residents are divided over a proposed 940-acre data center by Prometheus Hyperscale. At a recent Board of Commissioners meeting, developers presented their plans, addressing concerns about water, power, and noise, and requested an industrial park zoning designation. Community members voiced both support and opposition for the project.
Natrona County residents gathered for a commission meeting to hear a pitch from Prometheus Hyperscale regarding a potential 940-acre data center, revealing a significant divide within the community. Supporters emphasized the potential for private investment and taxable value, citing approximately 150 jobs, while opponents expressed concerns over the environmental impact, particularly the irreversible loss of landscape.
Developers from Prometheus Hyperscale addressed key issues such as water usage, power supply, and noise. They also requested that commissioners consider an industrial park zoning designation for the project, which would allow it to bypass the state's industrial sighting process. Proponents of local control argued that county commissioners and local officials are better equipped to understand community needs than a state sighting council.