Controlled Thermal Resources

Data Center Signal is tracking 2 clips about Controlled Thermal Resources data center developments across 1 states, including CA.

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News Cliplaist.com·Imperial County, CA

California Lithium Extraction Projects Face Delays, Environmental Lawsuits; One Developer Eyes Data Center Power

Lithium extraction projects in California's Imperial County, known as "Lithium Valley," are facing significant delays due to legal challenges over environmental impacts, particularly concerning water and air quality. Controlled Thermal Resources' "Hell's Kitchen" project was specifically impacted by an appeals court ruling sending its environmental review back to Imperial County. Amid these setbacks, Controlled Thermal Resources also announced a new venture to supply geothermal power for data centers, signaling a potential shift in focus.

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9/7/2026

News ClipImperial Valley Press Online·Imperial County, CA

Gas spikes and geopolitics: Why the ‘Lithium Valley’ dream is charging back to life

A proposed 950,000-square-foot AI data center in California's Imperial Valley is facing fierce opposition from residents over its projected water consumption from the Colorado River. Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR), a company focused on lithium extraction, has pivoted its business model to provide geothermal power for AI data centers, leading to local tensions.

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4/22/2026