Bar H Ranch

Data Center Signal is tracking 6 clips about Bar H Ranch data center developments across 1 states, including UT.

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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Bar H Ranch has withdrawn its water rights application for a proposed data center in Box Elder County, Utah, nullifying over 3,800 letters of protest.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Utah Data Center Water Request Withdrawn After Protests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to transfer 1,900 acre-feet of water for the Stratos Project hyperscale data center in Box Elder County, Utah, was withdrawn after nearly 4,000 protests were filed with the Utah Division of Water Rights.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Application for water rights for Box Elder County data center withdrawn, sacred land at risk

The company behind the controversial Stratos Project data center in Box Elder County, Utah, has withdrawn its water rights application following significant public protest, including from the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation.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Water rights request withdrawn by group planning massive data center in Box Elder County

Bar H Ranch has withdrawn its water rights application for a large data center project in Box Elder County, Utah.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