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Data Center Signal is tracking 13 clips about Bar H Ranch data center developments across 1 states, including UT.

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News ClipUtah Public Radio·Box Elder County, UT

Here are the recent wins and losses for the anti-data center movement in Utah

A second water rights application for a large data center project in Box Elder County, Utah, was withdrawn, though nearly 700 protests against it will not carry over. Box Elder County officials also rejected two referendum applications aimed at putting the project's fate to a public vote. Meanwhile, Iron County commissioners have enacted a six-month moratorium on data center applications to review and potentially change county regulations.

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5/28/2026

News ClipKSL.com·Box Elder County, UT

Second water rights request withdrawn for embattled Box Elder County data center proposal

A second water rights request for the proposed Box Elder County data center in Utah has been withdrawn, following an earlier withdrawal of a similar request. Public opposition, citing concerns over water usage by the facility, is credited with prompting these withdrawals. The project, backed by Kevin O'Leary, continues to face scrutiny despite proponents' claims of minimal water use and national security benefits.

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5/28/2026

News ClipKUTV·Tremonton, Box Elder County, UT

Second water rights application withdrawn for proposed Box Elder data center

A second application for water rights for the proposed Stratos Project data center in Box Elder, Utah, has been withdrawn following thousands of protests from residents. The application, submitted by Murray Hollow L.C., sought to change water use from stockwatering to industrial for a natural gas-fired plant and data center. This follows a similar withdrawal by Bar H Ranch in early May, highlighting significant public concern over water usage during a drought.

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5/27/2026

News ClipKVNU·Box Elder County, UT

Kevin O’Leary-backed Utah data center project seeks new water right

The Stratos data center project in Box Elder County, Utah, is seeking a new water right for a natural gas plant and data center, sparking protests from residents and a state senator concerned about drought and the Great Salt Lake. This follows a previous, larger water request that was withdrawn after amassing thousands of protests. A new state law (HB 60) limits the grounds for water right protests.

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5/24/2026

News ClipKiowa County Press·UT

Data center: New Utah water rights law gives less weight to pushback citing broad impact

A new Utah law, HB60, has been enacted, limiting the factors the State Engineer can consider when evaluating water rights applications, primarily to water pollution and scarcity. This change comes as Bar H Ranch withdrew its application for water rights for the massive Stratos data center project north of the Great Salt Lake, following thousands of protests. Despite the withdrawal, Bar H Ranch intends to re-apply, with environmental groups concerned about the law's impact on their ability to protect wildlife and the Great Salt Lake.

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5/20/2026

News ClipCache Valley Daily·Box Elder County, UT

Kevin O’Leary-backed Utah data center project seeks new water right

Murray Hollow L.C. has submitted a new application to transfer 11 acre-feet of water annually for the Kevin O’Leary-backed Stratos data center project in Box Elder County, Utah. This follows a larger application from Bar H Ranch that was pulled due to thousands of protests. The new application is also drawing opposition from residents and a state senator concerned about Utah's drought and the Great Salt Lake.

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5/19/2026

News ClipDeseret News·Box Elder County, UT

Kevin O'Leary's Utah data center project faces opposition over water and energy

Kevin O'Leary's proposed data center project in northern Utah faces significant opposition over its immense water and energy demands. While the project received initial approvals from state and county entities, a water rights transfer application was withdrawn after thousands of protest filings. Residents have now submitted a referendum application to overturn the county's decision, indicating ongoing local resistance.

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5/12/2026

News ClipKSL News·Bear River City, Box Elder County, UT

Box Elder data center organizers withdraw water rights application, nulling protest letters

Bar H Ranch has withdrawn its water rights application for a proposed data center in Box Elder County, Utah, nullifying over 3,800 letters of protest. The ranch plans to resubmit the application with additional information, prompting criticism from environmental groups who view this as a tactic to circumvent public input. Opponents will need to refile their protests and pay a fee again when the new application is submitted.

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5/8/2026

News ClipIron County Today·Box Elder County, UT

Utah Data Center Water Request Withdrawn After Protests

An application to transfer 1,900 acre-feet of water for the Stratos Project hyperscale data center in Box Elder County, Utah, was withdrawn after nearly 4,000 protests were filed with the Utah Division of Water Rights. The protests cited concerns over drought, water supply, and implications for the Great Salt Lake. Despite the withdrawal of the water application, developers intend to move forward with the project, which was recently approved by the Box Elder County Commission.

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5/8/2026

News Clip2:27ABC4 Utah·Box Elder County, UT

Application for water rights for Box Elder County data center withdrawn, sacred land at risk

The company behind the controversial Stratos Project data center in Box Elder County, Utah, has withdrawn its water rights application following significant public protest, including from the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation. However, the company, Bar H Ranch, plans to resubmit its application. Opponents view the withdrawal as a temporary reprieve, emphasizing the need for continued advocacy to protect sacred land and the environment.

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5/8/2026

News ClipKUTV·Tremonton, Box Elder County, UT

Water rights request withdrawn by group planning massive data center in Box Elder County

Bar H Ranch has withdrawn its water rights application for a large data center project in Box Elder County, Utah. This withdrawal, however, does not stop the overall project, which was recently approved by county commissioners despite significant public concerns over water use, air quality, and power demand.

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5/7/2026

News ClipFOX 13 News Utah·Box Elder County, UT

USU professor warns Box Elder Co. data center could release 'as much heat as 23 atomic bombs' per day

A Utah State University professor claims the proposed Box Elder County data center could release heat equivalent to "23 atomic bombs" daily, potentially raising local temperatures and exacerbating a watershed crisis. The developer, Bar H Ranch, has withdrawn its initial water rights application for the project, although they intend to resubmit it later. State agencies have also begun scrutinizing the project amidst environmental concerns.

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5/7/2026

News ClipKUER·Box Elder County, UT

Water rights paperwork tied to Box Elder data center withdrawn after heavy protest

Bar H Ranch withdrew its water rights application for the Stratos Project data center in Box Elder County, Utah, following over 3,700 protests. Despite the withdrawal, Bar H Ranch intends to refile the application with additional information, indicating their commitment to the project. Protesters' comments and fees will not carry over to future applications, which critics say allows developers to clear the slate of public opposition.

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5/7/2026