‘Hyperscale’ data center project in Utah — expected to generate and consume more power than entire state — nears final approval

‘Hyperscale’ data center project in Utah — expected to generate and consume more power than entire state — nears final approval

News ClipThe Salt Lake Tribune·Box Elder County, UT·4/25/2026

A massive hyperscale data center project by O'Leary Digital in rural Box Elder County, Utah, is nearing its final approval. This project is projected to consume more electricity than the entire state and involves tax deals aimed at attracting major tech companies. The development is led by "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary.

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Kevin O'Leary's company, O'Leary Digital, is developing a "hyperscale" data center project in rural Box Elder County, Utah, which is reportedly nearing final approval. The project is notable for its projected energy consumption, expected to exceed that of the entire state of Utah. To facilitate the project and attract major tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, significant tax deals are being proposed as part of the approval process.