Data Center Signal is tracking 24 clips about Bloom Energy data center developments across 8 states, including NM, TX, MI, OH, TN.
Oracle announced an update to its power plan for Project Jupiter, an AI data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The company will use Bloom Energy fuel cell technology instead of gas turbines and diesel generators to reduce emissions and water use. The New Mexico Environment Department has marked the permit complete, opening a 30-day public comment period.
Bloom Energy's CEO, KR Sridhar, views mounting local opposition to data center construction as a significant business opportunity for their fuel cell technology, which is promoted as a cleaner and quieter power solution. He cited two examples, Oracle's Project Jupiter in New Mexico and Nebius Group NV, where traditional gas turbines were swapped for Bloom's systems due to environmental concerns and local protests.
McMinnville, Tennessee, is considering a moratorium on new data center developments after a private developer announced plans for a 25-megawatt AI data center. Residents have submitted a petition with over 2,600 signatures, urging local officials to temporarily halt approvals to properly evaluate potential impacts. A special meeting is scheduled to discuss the proposed moratorium.
Oracle is clarifying its water usage plans for "Project Jupiter," a data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The company states it will use non-potable well water for cooling and fuel cells, employing a closed-loop system and consuming minimal water compared to community resources or other large developments. This aims to protect New Mexico's drinking water while supporting AI growth.
Oracle launched a bilingual ad campaign for its Project Jupiter data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, to address local skepticism about water and energy consumption. The campaign highlights billions in economic investment and community support while detailing a revised plan for conservative water usage and fuel cell energy. The project, initially approved with strong opposition, seeks to win over a community concerned about environmental impact amidst a historic drought.
Oracle and BorderPlex Digital Assets' Project Jupiter data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, will now use Bloom Energy fuel cells, replacing previously planned natural gas and diesel power. This change addresses environmental concerns regarding air emissions and water consumption, significantly reducing NOx and using negligible water. Meanwhile, Project Washington developers are appealing a decision from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control that denied the use of diesel generators.
Project Jupiter, a data center in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, is adopting Bloom Energy fuel cells to significantly reduce water usage and emissions, replacing original plans for gas turbines and diesel generators. This change comes amid ongoing controversy and lawsuits against Dona Ana County regarding the project's environmental impact and initial approvals. Oracle, a key partner, will cover all energy costs to prevent local electricity rate increases.
Three large data center campuses are under development in the El Paso region, including Project Jupiter in Santa Teresa, NM, a Meta facility in El Paso, TX, and a proposed Fort Bliss data center. Project Jupiter, backed by Oracle and OpenAI, recently announced a shift from gas turbines to fuel cells for power generation, a move meant to address intense criticism over projected emissions and water usage, though critics remain largely unsatisfied. These projects collectively pose massive electricity and water demands, raising significant environmental concerns across the bi-state region.
The U.S. Army proposes a 3-gigawatt data center complex on Fort Bliss property in El Paso, Texas, which could consume more electricity than all of El Paso Electric's current customers. The project, to be built and operated by Carlyle Group, raises significant concerns about its impact on the region's electricity grid, water usage from the Hueco Bolson aquifer, and potential air pollution, with many questions remaining unanswered.
LS Electric secured a $216 million deal with Bloom Energy to supply power distribution systems for a major data center project in New Mexico. This deal highlights the growing demand for electrical infrastructure driven by AI and data center expansion in North America. LS Electric is also strengthening its local production base in the US to support these projects.
LS Electric secured a 319 billion-won contract to supply power distribution systems to Bloom Energy for a hyperscale data center project in New Mexico. This deal highlights the growing investment in North American power infrastructure driven by the increasing electricity demand from the AI boom.
The developers of Project Jupiter, a controversial data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, have abandoned plans for natural gas turbines and will instead use natural gas-powered fuel cells from Bloom Energy. This change aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water usage, following initial permit application issues with the New Mexico Environment Department. The project continues to face opposition over its reliance on fossil fuels, and a planned natural gas pipeline has also hit regulatory roadblocks.
Environmental organizations are protesting a proposed 17-mile natural gas pipeline in Southern Doña Ana County, New Mexico, intended to power 'Project Jupiter', an AI data center. Groups have filed a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and are requesting a full environmental review due to concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Oracle, BorderPlex, and Bloom Energy have announced a new power design for the data center to mitigate environmental impact.
Developers of Project Jupiter, a data center campus for OpenAI and Oracle in Southern New Mexico, announced new plans to power the facility with fuel cell microgrids instead of gas turbines and diesel generators. This change aims to significantly reduce water use and air emissions, though critics still raise concerns about the high emission figures. The project is also facing active litigation.
Developers for Project Jupiter, an OpenAI and Oracle data center campus in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, announced new plans to power the facility with a microgrid using Bloom Energy fuel cells instead of gas turbines and diesel generators. This change aims to reduce water use and greenhouse gas emissions, though critics argue the revised emissions remain high. The project faces ongoing litigation against county officials and a lawsuit from the State Ethics Commission related to an advertising campaign.
Oracle, BorderPlex, and Bloom Energy announced plans to power Oracle's Project Jupiter data center. The facility will utilize Bloom Energy's cleaner, water-efficient fuel cell technology. The project is designed to scale up to an impressive 2.45 gigawatts of capacity.
Oracle and BorderPlex Digital Assets announced that their Project Jupiter AI data center campus in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, will be powered entirely by Bloom Energy fuel cells, replacing previously planned gas turbines and diesel generators. This shift is expected to significantly reduce water use and NOₓ emissions, addressing community environmental concerns. The project also commits substantial funding for local infrastructure, schools, water systems, and workforce development.
Oracle has finalized a major power deal with Bloom Energy to supply electricity to its AI data centers located in San Jose. This agreement will support Oracle's data center operations in the region.
Bloom Energy has announced an expanded partnership with Oracle, where Oracle intends to purchase up to 2.8 gigawatts of Bloom's fuel cell systems for its U.S. data center computing projects. This agreement, which includes an initial 1.2 GW contracted capacity, highlights Bloom's role in providing rapid, on-site power solutions using natural gas to support AI infrastructure.
Community members in Lansing, Michigan are actively opposing a proposed data center by Deep Green, arguing it's effectively a power plant using Bloom Energy fuel cells in an environmentally vulnerable and impoverished neighborhood. Residents are calling on the city council to deny the project's property sale and associated industrial zoning changes due to concerns about environmental and health impacts.