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Data Center Signal is tracking 55 clips about Bloom Energy data center developments across 10 states, including NM, NJ, TX, CA, MI.

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AG backs Project Jupiter permit challenges
News ClipAlbuquerque Journal·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

AG backs Project Jupiter permit challenges

The New Mexico Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Raúl Torrez, has filed responses in court supporting challenges to water and air permits for Project Jupiter, a data center project in Santa Teresa. Torrez argues that state agencies, the Office of the State Engineer and the New Mexico Environment Department, cut corners and neglected public welfare in granting permits for the Oracle and OpenAI facility. Environmental groups allege that due process was violated, particularly regarding an emergency well authorization and an air quality permit for the 2.45-gigawatt, methane-powered fuel cell system.

environmentallegalgovernmentwaterelectricity
OracleOpenAI
9/3/2026
Green Chile gas pipeline to Project Jupiter delayed to 2027
News ClipLeader Publications·Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, NM

Green Chile gas pipeline to Project Jupiter delayed to 2027

A proposed natural gas pipeline, the Green Chile Pipeline, intended to power Oracle and OpenAI's 2.5 GW "Project Jupiter" data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, has been delayed to 2027. This delay stems from successful challenges by environmental groups, staff objections from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and denials of lease applications by the New Mexico Land Commissioner due to environmental concerns, particularly regarding water and emissions. New Mexico lawmakers are now considering a statewide moratorium on large-scale data centers.

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OracleOpenAI
8/25/2026
Oracle says Project Jupiter will use about 13.5 million gallons over 15 years
News ClipOrgan Mountain News·Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, NM

Oracle says Project Jupiter will use about 13.5 million gallons over 15 years

Oracle has disclosed that its Project Jupiter data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, is projected to use approximately 13.5 million gallons of non-potable water over 15 years. This total includes nearly 11 million gallons for initial system fills, with ongoing maintenance requiring about 168,000 gallons annually. Oracle emphasized that public drinking water will not be used for these systems and has committed $50 million to local water infrastructure.

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Oracle
8/25/2026
Bloom puts number on Project Jupiter fuel-cell water use, leaves broader demand unanswered
News ClipOrgan Mountain News·Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, NM

Bloom puts number on Project Jupiter fuel-cell water use, leaves broader demand unanswered

Bloom Energy has disclosed that Project Jupiter's fuel-cell system will require approximately 167,000 gallons of water annually for long-term maintenance. However, the company, along with Oracle and BorderPlex Digital Assets, has not provided figures for the data center's initial cooling system fill, annual top-offs, or total non-potable water demand. This leaves several significant questions about the project's overall water use unanswered for the public.

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Oracle
8/24/2026
Pataskala City Council to Hear Data Center Proposal Amid Resident Opposition and Planned Ballot Vote
News ClipThe Reporting Project·Pataskala, Licking County, OH

Pataskala City Council to Hear Data Center Proposal Amid Resident Opposition and Planned Ballot Vote

The Pataskala City Council is holding a public hearing on a site plan for a proposed Aligned Data Centers facility, following significant resident opposition and a planning commission recommendation to reject the plan. Voters in Pataskala and other central Ohio communities will also decide on potential data center bans in November. Microsoft has also proposed a data center in the Pataskala Corporate Park.

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Microsoft
8/23/2026
News ClipTheDailyJournal.com·Vineland, Cumberland County, NJ

Revised plans approved for 'hyper-scale' data center in South Jersey

Vineland's planning board has approved revised development plans for a hyper-scale data center, despite intense opposition from residents and environmental groups. The updated plans include a switch to on-site fuel cells from Bloom Energy for power generation, replacing a previous generator-based system. The decision followed two lengthy public hearings that highlighted concerns about water usage, emissions, and the interpretation of zoning ordinances.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalelectricitywater
8/20/2026
State Supreme Court asked to table Project Jupiter air quality permit process
News ClipSanta Fe New Mexican·Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, NM

State Supreme Court asked to table Project Jupiter air quality permit process$

New Energy Economy filed an emergency writ with the New Mexico Supreme Court, seeking to table Project Jupiter's air quality permit process. The group alleges due process violations, citing reversals by the hearing officer and lack of discovery. Environmental advocates also voice concerns over transparency and an expedited hearing timeline.

legalenvironmentalgovernment
Oracle
8/20/2026
Tech deploys charm offensive to combat AI data center backlash
News ClipThe Spokesman-Review·Doña Ana County, NM

Tech deploys charm offensive to combat AI data center backlash

Tech companies, facing increasing local opposition to data center developments across the U.S., are adopting new strategies including charm offensives, community outreach, and policy concessions. Local pushback has led to project delays, legal challenges, and the enactment of moratoriums and new regulations in several states and communities. The article highlights specific projects in New Mexico, Michigan, and Georgia, showcasing varied outcomes of this growing public skepticism.

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OracleOpenAIMetaMicrosoft
8/19/2026
Group asks state Supreme Court to table Project Jupiter air quality permit process
News ClipSanta Fe New Mexican·Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, NM

Group asks state Supreme Court to table Project Jupiter air quality permit process$

New Energy Economy filed an emergency writ with the New Mexico Supreme Court, seeking to halt Project Jupiter's air quality permit proceedings. The group alleges due process violations, including denial of discovery and an expedited hearing schedule, which they contend constitutes a "trial by ambush."

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Oracle
8/19/2026
Doña Ana County seeks 11 residents for Project Jupiter monitoring committee
News ClipOrgan Mountain News·Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, NM

Doña Ana County seeks 11 residents for Project Jupiter monitoring committee

Doña Ana County is seeking 11 residents to form a citizen-led committee to monitor Project Jupiter, a proposed large data center, and host information forums. This committee was approved by county commissioners to address ongoing public concerns about the project's environmental impacts. Applications for the committee are due by August 31st.

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Oracle
8/15/2026
Project Jupiter critics call foul over hearing officer’s discovery denial
News ClipSearchlight New Mexico·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

Project Jupiter critics call foul over hearing officer’s discovery denial

A hearing officer for Project Jupiter's air quality permit application in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, denied discovery for critics, reversing an earlier decision. This move has angered conservation groups who oppose the data center, citing a lack of transparency and an unfair process. The hearing officer defended his decision based on specific rules for air quality permit proceedings.

environmentalgovernmentopposition
8/14/2026
Project Jupiter critics call foul over hearing officer's discovery denial
News ClipSanta Fe New Mexican·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

Project Jupiter critics call foul over hearing officer's discovery denial$

A hearing officer for the New Mexico Environment Department denied discovery in Project Jupiter's air quality permit case, a reversal that critics argue favors the developer, Yucca Growth Infrastructure. Opposition groups, including the Center for Biological Diversity and New Energy Economy, expressed dissatisfaction, citing a lack of transparency and due process in the administrative hearing process. The hearing officer also denied a motion by New Energy Economy to dismiss the application due to an unauthorized natural gas pipeline.

environmentallegaloppositiongovernment
8/14/2026
Vineland officials halt unpermitted work at Nebius data center site
News Cliphntrbrk.com·Vineland, Cumberland County, NJ

Vineland officials halt unpermitted work at Nebius data center site

Vineland officials issued stop-work orders for unpermitted Bloom Energy fuel cell and LNG tank installations at Nebius' data center site. Despite these orders, Nebius executives failed to disclose the halted work during an earnings call, stating the project was "on track." The amended site plan faces significant resident opposition, and a Planning Board vote has been adjourned.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalelectricitygovernmentlegal
Microsoft
8/13/2026
City of Vineland, N.J. issues stop-work order to parts of data center
News ClipWHYY·Vineland, Cumberland County, NJ

City of Vineland, N.J. issues stop-work order to parts of data center

The City of Vineland, New Jersey, issued stop-construction orders to DataOne, developers of a 300-megawatt data center, for allegedly installing a liquified natural gas tank and fuel cell units without city approval. The project involves DataOne developing the facility for Nebius Group, which has a $17 billion deal with Microsoft. Community opposition group Sustain NJ advocated for the stop-work orders, citing a lack of respect for local approval processes.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalelectricitygovernment
Microsoft
8/12/2026
Project Jupiter says new partnership will save 21 million gallons of water a year
News ClipKFOX·Santa Teresa, Dona Ana County, NM

Project Jupiter says new partnership will save 21 million gallons of water a year

Project Jupiter, an Oracle data center in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, announced a partnership with Arable to save 21 million gallons of water annually. This builds on previous claims about water reduction through Bloom Energy fuel cell technology. The company also committed $50 million to water infrastructure in Dona Ana County amid ongoing community pressure for transparency.

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Oracle
8/12/2026
Residents continue to voice concerns over Project Jupiter with new committee and listening session
News Clip6:16KFOX14·Santa Teresa, Dona Ana County, NM

Residents continue to voice concerns over Project Jupiter with new committee and listening session

Dona Ana County commissioners approved a new Community Monitoring Committee for the Project Jupiter data center in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, to provide residents with information and address concerns. This comes amid continued opposition from residents who are also petitioning for Commission Chair Manuel Sanchez to resign. State lawmakers are also considering a statewide moratorium on new data center projects.

oppositionenvironmentalmoratoriumgovernmentelectricitywater
Oracle
8/12/2026
News ClipBurlington County Times·Vineland, Cumberland County, NJ

Attorney challenges Vineland officials over AI data center approval

A data center project by DataOne Vineland LLC in Vineland, NJ, is facing new legal challenges and public opposition over its zoning approval and environmental impact. Opponents argue the project violates current city zoning laws and the initial approval process was flawed. A recent planning board meeting on a revised proposal for on-site fuel cell electricity generation ended without a decision.

zoningoppositionenvironmentallegalelectricitywater
8/7/2026
Vineland, N.J. data center makes case for on-site power generation during 6-hour hearing
News ClipWHYY·Vineland, Cumberland County, NJ

Vineland, N.J. data center makes case for on-site power generation during 6-hour hearing

DataOne defended its proposal for on-site power generation at a Vineland, NJ hyperscale AI data center using Bloom Energy fuel cells during a six-hour planning board hearing. The project, being developed for Nebius Group as part of a $17 billion deal with Microsoft, is facing resident concerns over air quality, water, and noise, with a class-action lawsuit already filed over construction noise and property values. The planning board has yet to make a decision on the second phase of the project.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalelectricitylegal
Microsoft
8/6/2026
New Jersey Data Center to Use On-Site Fossil Power Over Aquifer
News ClipNew Jersey Digest·Vineland, Cumberland County, NJ

New Jersey Data Center to Use On-Site Fossil Power Over Aquifer

DataOne is constructing a 350-megawatt AI data center in Vineland, New Jersey, for Nebius Group, which will generate its own power using natural gas fuel cells. The project is located directly over the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer and has sparked significant community and environmental opposition due to concerns about noise, emissions, water usage, and impacts on local agriculture. Governor Mikie Sherrill has proposed a statewide regulatory framework for data centers but declined to enact a moratorium on new construction.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalannouncementgovernmentelectricitywatermoratorium
Microsoft
8/6/2026
Vineland AI data center: Residents raise concerns at meeting
News Clip3:34FOX 29 Philadelphia·Vineland, Cumberland County, NJ

Vineland AI data center: Residents raise concerns at meeting

Vineland residents expressed strong opposition at a special planning board meeting concerning the expansion of an AI data center on South Lincoln Avenue. Concerns were raised about the impact on property values, taxpayer rates, and especially water usage, with one estimate citing 8 million gallons per year for some operations. The existing facility is nearing completion, with a significant expansion proposed.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentelectricitywater
8/6/2026