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Pittsburg County committee endorses deal tied to 2,000-acre, $50 billion data center site

A Pittsburg County Review Committee recommended approving tax abatement districts for IREN's proposed $50 billion data center near Kiowa, Oklahoma. The project, which includes a 2,000-acre site, has drawn public concern over its significant electricity and water demands. State legislators are working to ensure large-load users cover their utility costs and regulate groundwater use for data centers.