Data Center Signal is tracking 105 clips about Beale Infrastructure data center developments across 3 states, including AZ, KS, OK.
Youth climate activists and other Tucson groups are opposing Project Blue, a proposed data center north of the Pima County Fairgrounds, citing risks to the region’s scarce water supplies and electric grid. Although the Tucson City Council unanimously rejected the project in 2025, Beale Infrastructure is continuing to pursue it under a previous land annexation agreement with Pima County.
Digital Realty says it will invest $20 million to provide De Soto households with up to $1,000 per year in property and utility tax credits for 10 years as it develops the proposed Astra North data center campus. The project faces local opposition, while the De Soto City Council has commissioned a study of noise regulations amid data center growth.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs oppose Attorney General Kris Mayes’ proposed statewide moratorium on new data centers, though both support state standards for their water and power use. The discussion follows Tucson’s rejection of a Project Blue facility and Marana’s approval of a related project, while Mayes prepares a town hall on the proposed moratorium.
Digital Realty plans to provide De Soto households with annual credits of up to $1,000 for 10 years as part of a $20 million community investment tied to its proposed data center. Some residents remain skeptical, citing unanswered questions about long-term effects, utility costs and the broader impact of two planned data center developments; a petition opposing the projects has collected more than 400 signatures.
Pima County is drafting zoning rules for large data centers amid resident concerns about noise, water use, environmental impacts and power demand. Supervisors approved a 120-day pause on new data-center development in unincorporated areas, and the proposed code is scheduled for a Planning and Zoning Commission hearing in October and a Board of Supervisors vote in December.
Pima County has paused new data center development in unincorporated areas for four months while officials develop zoning rules covering location, noise, water use and energy supplies. Residents have raised concerns about noise and light pollution, while county officials prepare the proposed code for Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Supervisors review.
Digital Realty's proposed hyper-scale data center in De Soto, Kansas, has received Phase One site plan approval from the city's planning commission, with construction slated for 2027. Despite this, local residents are actively circulating a petition to ban high-impact data center developments, aiming for a public vote. The legality of such citizen-led petitions under state law is currently a point of discussion.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors has approved a 120-day temporary moratorium on new data center developments in unincorporated areas of the county. The pause allows the county to develop new zoning requirements and study potential impacts, including air quality, water use, and land use. Existing projects like Project Blue and Project Gravel are exempt.
Pima County Supervisors approved a 120-day moratorium on new data center developments to allow time to create new zoning regulations. The decision was prompted by public health and environmental concerns regarding water, air quality, heat, noise, and energy demands, particularly in a desert region facing drought and rising temperatures. The moratorium aims to address future large-scale data center impacts.
During a political rally in Tucson, Arizona, attended by Pete Buttigieg, local Democrats discussed various issues, including a resident's concerns over the Beale Infrastructure data center development in Marana. The resident highlighted potential water scarcity and rising electricity costs. Buttigieg called for federal regulations, while candidate JoAnna Mendoza advocated for individualized community-specific regulations for data centers.
The Colorado River crisis faces a blind spot as water rationing plans overlook the significant water and power demands of hyperscale data centers. This has prompted Arizona's Attorney General to call for a statewide moratorium on new data center approvals, particularly for AI projects. In Tucson, community opposition successfully led the City Council to reject city services for a major Amazon/Beale Infrastructure project, though the Pima County Board of Supervisors had previously approved its zoning, and construction is currently ongoing.
Project Mustang, a data center development by Beale Infrastructure at the Claremore Industrial Park, received approval in May, although construction has not yet commenced. The project, which includes multiple data center buildings and office space, is expected to begin Phase 1 construction in Fall 2026. City leaders have highlighted the substantial financial commitments and economic benefits for Claremore.
Google and Beale Infrastructure are developing a 506-acre data center campus, known as Project Clydebank, in unincorporated Tulsa County, near Owasso, Oklahoma. The project will bring new energy and water infrastructure, including a PSO substation and water lines. Google has invested significantly in Oklahoma since 2011, with additional facilities in Pryor, Stillwater, and Muskogee County.
Pima County has released a health impact study on Beale Infrastructure's Project Blue data center, which was approved for zoning last year. The study indicates potential negative impacts on air quality, water supplies, and public health, exacerbating existing community vulnerabilities. This report follows ongoing community concerns about the project's environmental and health effects.
A Johnson County District Court judge ruled that a citizen-led petition in Edgerton, Kansas, seeking to ban large data centers can move forward. The city had filed a lawsuit to stop the petition, arguing it was based on false information, but the judge found the city violated a state law protecting petition rights. This ruling allows residents to continue their efforts to classify data centers as industrial nuisances due to concerns over water and electricity use, and environmental impact.
Google and Beale Infrastructure have commenced construction on a 506-acre data center campus in unincorporated Tulsa County, Oklahoma, near Owasso. The project includes significant investments in local energy and water infrastructure, workforce training, and community development programs. This expansion aims to strengthen the local power grid, improve water systems, and create economic opportunities in the region.
Google has been confirmed as the end-user for the 506-acre Project Clydesdale data center campus in unincorporated Tulsa County, Oklahoma, which has been under construction by Beale Infrastructure since last year. The project includes a new substation and water infrastructure upgrades. Despite facing community opposition regarding water, power, and noise concerns, the project received necessary approvals and is ongoing.
Google and Beale Infrastructure have announced details for a new 506-acre data center campus under construction in unincorporated Tulsa County, Oklahoma. The project includes significant investments in local infrastructure, such as a new electrical substation and water line upgrades, alongside commitments to community engagement and workforce development. This initiative marks a deepening of Google's presence in northeastern Oklahoma.
Google and Beale Infrastructure have announced the construction of a new 506-acre data center campus in unincorporated Tulsa County, Oklahoma. The project involves significant investments in local power grid and water infrastructure, workforce training, and community programs. This expansion aims to strengthen Google's Oklahoma infrastructure and provide economic benefits to the region.
Google and Beale Infrastructure have announced details for a new data center campus, codenamed 'Project Clydesdale,' currently under construction. The campus is located in an unincorporated area of Tulsa County, Oklahoma.