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Data Center Signal is tracking 92 clips about Beale Infrastructure data center developments across 3 states, including AZ, KS, OK.

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1 year after approving Project Blue, Pima County releases data center health impact study
News ClipKJZZ·Tucson, Pima County, AZ

1 year after approving Project Blue, Pima County releases data center health impact study

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.

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9/7/2026
Judge rules Edgerton petition seeking ban on data centers can move forward for now
News ClipKansas City Star·Edgerton, Johnson County, KS

Judge rules Edgerton petition seeking ban on data centers can move forward for now

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.

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9/4/2026
Google begins construction on 506-acre data center campus in Tulsa County
News ClipNews 9·Owasso, Tulsa County, OK

Google begins construction on 506-acre data center campus in Tulsa County

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.

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Google
8/20/2026
Google confirmed as end user of Tulsa County s Project Clydesdale data center campus
News ClipKTUL·Tulsa County, OK

Google confirmed as end user of Tulsa County s Project Clydesdale data center campus

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.

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Google
8/19/2026
Google, Beale Infrastructure share details around new data center campus in Tulsa County
News Clipktul.com·Owasso, Tulsa County, OK

Google, Beale Infrastructure share details around new data center campus in Tulsa County

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.

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Google
8/19/2026
Google building new 506-acre data center campus in Tulsa County
News ClipNews On 6·Tulsa County, OK

Google building new 506-acre data center campus in Tulsa County

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.

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Google
8/19/2026
Pima County moves toward data center moratorium, tighter transparency
News ClipAZ Luminaria·Tucson, Pima County, AZ

Pima County moves toward data center moratorium, tighter transparency

Pima County supervisors are drafting policies for greater transparency and accountability in large development projects, including data centers. They also directed staff to create a resolution for a 120-day moratorium on data centers to allow time for finalizing specific zoning laws. This comes after concerns about a previous data center land sale and a recent influx of tax break applications before a statewide moratorium.

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8/12/2026
Beale Infrastructure Addresses De Soto Data Center Concerns
News Clip2:01KSHB 41·De Soto, Johnson County, KS

Beale Infrastructure Addresses De Soto Data Center Concerns

Beale Infrastructure is addressing residents' concerns about its data center project in De Soto, Johnson County, Kansas. The project's size reportedly more than doubled after its initial introduction, leading to significant community pushback. The company aims to improve communication regarding project changes and commitments.

zoningoppositiongovernment
8/6/2026
Here is what's in Tucson's new data center rules, while city explores ban options
News ClipKJZZ·Tucson, Pima County, AZ

Here is what's in Tucson's new data center rules, while city explores ban options

Tucson officials have adopted new regulations for large-scale data center developments, a year after rejecting Project Blue. Despite passing these rules, the city council, driven by unanimous resident opposition, is still exploring legal pathways for a complete ban on data centers, acknowledging potential conflicts with state property rights laws.

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Amazon
8/6/2026
News Clipoklahomaconstitution.com·Sand Springs, Tulsa County, OK

Oklahoma Data Center Expansion Sparks Opposition and Lawsuit

Oklahoma is experiencing a rapid expansion of hyperscale data centers, leading to significant public opposition due to concerns about high electricity and water consumption and rising utility bills. Despite these concerns and a lawsuit filed by local residents, the Sand Springs City Council approved rezoning for a large Google data center. The state legislature has passed bills to mitigate some harms, but critics call for more decisive action.

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Google
7/24/2026
The Kansas community fighting data centers before they arrive
News ClipThe New Lede·Lawrence, Douglas County, KS

The Kansas community fighting data centers before they arrive

Residents in Lawrence, Kansas, have formed a group to proactively oppose potential data center developments, learning from nearby communities already facing proposals. This comes as Lawrence city commissioners enacted a two-year moratorium on large-scale data centers, changing the approval process from "by right" to requiring public input. Meanwhile, a moratorium was also passed in Leavenworth County, while a large data center project by Beale Infrastructure is under construction in De Soto, despite local frustrations.

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7/22/2026
De Soto officials consider new data center noise regulations
News ClipKansas City Star·De Soto, Johnson County, KS

De Soto officials consider new data center noise regulations

De Soto city officials are initiating a process to develop new noise regulations for data centers, following resident concerns about two major projects by Beale Infrastructure and Digital Realty. The city council has approved a request for an independent consultant to evaluate existing rules, though some council members are concerned about the proposed timeline. Residents are actively voicing concerns about the potential health impacts of constant low-frequency noise from data centers.

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Digital Realty
7/17/2026
Immigration, data centers factor in Marana council race
News ClipArizona Daily Star·Marana, Pima County, AZ

Immigration, data centers factor in Marana council race$

Data centers have become a central issue in the Marana Town Council race, with candidates debating the approval of a large data center project by Beale Infrastructure. Opposition candidates are calling for a moratorium on development and greater transparency, citing concerns over power and water usage. A legal challenge is currently underway to force a public referendum on the rezoning decision.

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7/12/2026
Marana Town Council candidates discuss data center, growth and proposed ICE detention facility at forum
News ClipAZPM News·Marana, Pima County, AZ

Marana Town Council candidates discuss data center, growth and proposed ICE detention facility at forum

Candidates for Marana Town Council discussed the recently approved data center rezoning at a forum, highlighting community division over the project's water and power usage. Opponents raised concerns about potential rising utility costs and insufficient regulatory oversight, while supporters emphasized job creation. The forum also touched upon the need for robust infrastructure alongside economic development.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalelectricitywatergovernment
7/11/2026
Data center developers boasted partnership with JCCC. College says not the case
News ClipKansas City Star·Johnson County, KS

Data center developers boasted partnership with JCCC. College says not the case

Data center developers Beale Infrastructure and DAMAC Digital Solutions claimed partnerships with Johnson County Community College (JCCC) for workforce development in De Soto and Edgerton, Kansas. JCCC has denied these claims, stating no such partnerships or funding arrangements exist. One of the projects in Edgerton was recently denied by the Planning Commission and is now appealed to the City Council for a vote.

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7/9/2026
De Soto’s data center project doubled in size from initial designs, drawing complaints
News ClipKCUR·De Soto, Johnson County, KS

De Soto’s data center project doubled in size from initial designs, drawing complaints

Beale Infrastructure's data center project in De Soto, Kansas, has nearly doubled in size from initial designs, prompting complaints from residents who feel it's a "breach of understanding." The De Soto Planning Commission approved the expanded scope for the $3 billion project, which will now span nearly 2.9 million square feet across four buildings. Meanwhile, another developer, Digital Realty, is proposing a 1,400-acre data center campus nearby, further fueling community concerns.

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Digital Realty
7/9/2026
Kansas’ first hyperscale data center to be twice as big as developers pitched
News ClipKansas City Star·De Soto, Johnson County, KS

Kansas’ first hyperscale data center to be twice as big as developers pitched

Developers are constructing Kansas' first hyperscale data center in De Soto, but have expanded its size to nearly 3 million square feet, more than double the initial pitch. While city officials state the project complies with zoning, residents express skepticism and concerns about environmental impacts and noise. The De Soto City Council has tabled a decision on contracting a consultant to better regulate data center noise, with discussions set to resume.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernment
7/9/2026
De Soto’s approved data center project doubles in size from initial designs
News ClipJohnson County Post·De Soto, Johnson County, KS

De Soto’s approved data center project doubles in size from initial designs$

Beale Infrastructure's data center project in De Soto, Kansas, has doubled in size after approval from the Planning Commission, sparking significant resident opposition. The expansion affects a payment in lieu of taxes agreement and raises concerns about water and energy usage. Another developer, Digital Realty, is also eyeing the area, while other data center applications in the county have been withdrawn or denied, and moratoriums rejected.

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Digital Realty
7/7/2026