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Data Center Signal is tracking 43 clips about Clayco data center developments across 3 states, including MO, NM, IL.

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government86%

legal63%

zoning60%

environmental58%

water53%

electricity44%

announcement30%

moratorium19%

News ClipLeader Publications·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Data center work tentatively on tap; CRG president gives Festus project update

CRG President Chris McKee said the company’s proposed hyperscale data center in Festus remains tentatively on schedule for site mobilization and grading to begin in November, subject to city reviews and permits. The project faces organized opposition, while the city is awaiting final plans and will help publicize a required informational meeting before vertical construction begins.

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10/22/2026

News ClipLeader Publications·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Data center summary judgment hearing set

A St. Louis County Circuit Court judge scheduled a Dec. 10 summary judgment hearing in a lawsuit seeking to stop CRG Acquisition LLC’s proposed data center in Festus. The lawsuit, filed by Wake Up Jeffco representatives, challenges the city’s rezoning, public-meeting procedures, records disclosures and infrastructure development agreement for the project.

legal opposition zoning government

10/21/2026

News ClipSTL.News·St. Charles County, MO

Clayco Founder Bob Clark Rejects AI Bubble Fears

Clayco founder Bob Clark argues that demand for AI and data center infrastructure remains strong despite concerns about a speculative bubble. The proposed $1 billion Project Cumulus data center in St. Charles, Missouri, was withdrawn after local opposition, amid concerns about transparency, electricity, water, environmental impacts and community benefits.

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10/18/2026

News ClipAlbuquerque Journal·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

Project Jupiter passes 25% mark in Doña Ana County

Project Jupiter, a data center campus being built for Oracle and OpenAI in Santa Teresa, has surpassed 25% completion. Clayco says the project is expected to create thousands of construction and ongoing jobs while using closed-loop cooling and low-water systems designed to limit impacts on local water supplies and the electric grid.

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Oracle OpenAI

10/5/2026

News Clip6:00Forbes·Chicago, Cook County, IL

Billionaire Data Center Builder Insists There’s No AI Bubble

Clayco founder Bob Clark is overseeing Quantum Shore, a planned 440-acre quantum computing campus on Chicago’s former U.S. Steel site. The roughly $12 billion development is expected to open in 2027, with IBM and PsiQuantum as tenants, while highlighting the significant power, water and cooling demands associated with advanced computing facilities.

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IBM

10/5/2026

News ClipLeader Publications·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Data center webinar focuses on water usage

CRG hosted a webinar to address Festus residents’ concerns about water use and potential rate increases tied to its proposed $6 billion hyperscale data center. Engineers said the facility’s closed-loop cooling system would limit routine water demand, while CRG would fund necessary water infrastructure improvements under its agreement with the city.

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10/4/2026

News Clipmyleaderpaper.com·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

City Council OKs engineering work tied to data center development

The Festus City Council voted 5-1 to authorize a contract with Burns & McDonnell for engineering studies and designs for water and sewage improvements supporting CRG’s proposed hyperscale data center. The project has faced local opposition, though the approved work is intended to determine infrastructure needs and costs rather than authorize construction of the data center itself.

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9/30/2026

News ClipEl Paso Matters·Doña Ana County, NM

Opinion: Project Jupiter can strengthen southern New Mexico while advancing U.S. AI

Project Jupiter, a data center development in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, is over 25% complete. Led by Clayco and Kiewit, with Oracle and STACK Infrastructure, the project emphasizes job creation, economic impact, and responsible environmental design, particularly regarding water and energy efficiency, while advancing US AI leadership.

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Oracle

9/30/2026

News Clippinonpost.com·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

Haaland’s former campaign boss now lobbying for Project Jupiter firm

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland in New Mexico is facing scrutiny over campaign contributions and lobbying efforts linked to the data center industry, specifically Project Jupiter. Her former campaign manager is now a lobbyist for Bloom Energy, which powers Project Jupiter, while her campaign received significant donations from companies involved in the project. Haaland has proposed a moratorium on *new* large-scale data centers, though Project Jupiter, already under construction, would not be impacted.

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Oracle OpenAI

9/28/2026

News ClipTime Magazine·Los Lunas, Valencia County, NM

The Data Center Debate Taking Over Native American Tribes

The development of data centers has become a key debate among Native American leaders running for office across several US states, with candidates addressing environmental and economic concerns. In New Mexico, gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland has shifted to support a moratorium on new data center development, facing scrutiny over campaign donations and ongoing legal challenges to Project Jupiter, whose permits are currently paused by the New Mexico Supreme Court.

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Oracle

9/25/2026

News ClipLeader Publications·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus contingent joins Capitol data center protest

Residents from Festus, Missouri, participated in a rally at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City to protest a proposed $6 billion hyperscale data center by CRG and call for a statewide moratorium on data center developments. The protest highlights ongoing local opposition in Festus, which includes concerns about noise, utility costs, water usage, and property values, as well as a filed lawsuit seeking to halt the project. Festus officials have not yet placed a moratorium discussion on the City Council agenda despite citizen requests.

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9/23/2026

News ClipSearchlight New Mexico·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

Project Jupiter partners make pitches to NMSU students

Project Jupiter, a large data center site in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, has faced protests and lawsuits over its environmental impact despite having received $165 billion in industrial revenue bonds. Construction is proceeding, and companies involved in the project, including Oracle and STACK Infrastructure, are recruiting New Mexico State University students for internships and careers.

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Oracle OpenAI

9/18/2026

News ClipSanta Fe New Mexican·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

Project Jupiter developers recruit New Mexico State University students

Project Jupiter, a data center planned for Santa Teresa, New Mexico, recently hosted a career fair at New Mexico State University despite ongoing protests, lawsuits, and environmental concerns. The project, which involves companies like STACK Infrastructure, Oracle, OpenAI, Bloom Energy, and Clayco, is moving forward with construction after Doña Ana County commissioners approved $165 billion in industrial revenue bonds a year ago. Students learned about internship and career opportunities with the development partners.

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Oracle OpenAI

9/18/2026

News ClipSanta Fe New Mexican·Doña Ana County, NM

Oracle discloses $3.44 million in spending promoting Project Jupiter

Oracle spent over $3.4 million on a promotional campaign for Project Jupiter in New Mexico, which led to a State Ethics Commission investigation and disclosure of expenditures. The campaign aimed to influence state officials to approve an air quality permit, while the New Mexico Supreme Court has paused regulatory proceedings due to environmental groups' petitions, and lawmakers are considering a statewide moratorium.

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Oracle

9/17/2026

News ClipSanta Fe New Mexican·Doña Ana County, NM

Data center leaders donate to Haaland even as she supports data center pause$

Executives from Oracle and Clayco have made significant donations to gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland, despite her public support for a moratorium on new data center development in New Mexico. Haaland has expressed concerns about the environmental impact and transparency of projects like Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County, which has faced protests and lawsuits.

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Oracle

9/16/2026

News ClipLeader Publications·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus data center project requires power study, Ameren officials say

Ameren Missouri officials discussed the critical requirement for a power-use study for CRG's proposed $6 billion hyperscale data center in Festus. This study, which can take several months, is essential to determine electrical capacity and can be a deciding factor for the project's progression. Ameren also clarified that any necessary infrastructure upgrades would be fully funded by the customer.

electricity announcement

9/3/2026

News ClipSanta Fe New Mexican·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

Project Jupiter site work continues, despite high court's pause on permits

Construction for Project Jupiter, a massive data center supporting Oracle and OpenAI in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, continues despite a state Supreme Court order halting key water and air quality permits. The project faces criticism regarding its significant water usage and the developer's inability to track local hiring, with many workers commuting from out of state and expressing opposition to the data center's environmental impact.

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Oracle OpenAI

8/31/2026

News ClipLeader Publications·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus Mayor Declines to Place Data Center Moratorium on Agenda Following Legal Opinion

Festus Mayor Sam Richards has decided against placing a proposed one-year data center moratorium on the city council's agenda, citing legal advice warning of potential breach of agreement with developer CRG. Despite this, council members who advocated for the moratorium intend to reintroduce the proposal for a vote. The $6 billion hyperscale data center project by CRG has faced significant public opposition.

moratorium opposition government legal

8/19/2026

News ClipHanford Sentinel·Pacific, Franklin County, MO

How data centers in Missouri converted neighbors into activists, from cities to farms$

Residents across Missouri, particularly in Franklin County and Ferguson, are actively opposing the proliferation of data centers, citing concerns over energy and water consumption, environmental impact, and lack of transparency. Their activism has led to moratoriums, recall efforts, and a unified movement against rapid data center expansion. Developer Beltline Energy is seeking approval for a 500-acre data center in Pacific, Missouri.

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8/14/2026

News ClipLeader Publications·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Judge tells both sides in data center lawsuit to communicate better

A St. Louis County Circuit Court judge denied a motion for a default judgment in a lawsuit filed by community group Wake Up Jeffco against the City of Festus and developer CRG. The lawsuit seeks to halt a proposed data center project in Festus, alleging unlawful rezoning, open records violations, and improper public meeting procedures. The judge instructed attorneys for both sides to improve communication.

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7/17/2026