Deep Green Western Passage

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News Clip3:34WABI | Maine Local News, Weather, Sports·Eastport, Washington County, ME

Eastport weighs AI underwater data center proposal as opponents seek to halt process, part 1

Eastport, Maine is considering a proposal from Deep Green Western Passage for an AI underwater data center. The project, which includes 170 turbines and 34 high-pot AI computer servers, has sparked significant community and county opposition due to concerns about local fisheries and the environmental impact. A preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has been filed, but local officials clarify it is not an approval for construction.

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7/6/2026

News Clip1:37The Maine Monitor·Eastport, Washington County, ME

Eastport underwater data center

Deep Green Western Passage applied for a permit to test an underwater AI data center off Eastport, Maine, sparking significant resident opposition over environmental and energy impacts. Residents have petitioned the city for a permanent ban, which could lead to a public vote. Meanwhile, Maine's governor vetoed a statewide moratorium but created an advisory council to study data center issues.

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7/2/2026

News Clip2:10NEWS CENTER Maine·Eastport, Washington County, ME

Proposed underwater AI project in Eastport draws scrutiny

A proposed tidal-powered underwater AI data center in Passamaquoddy Bay, near Eastport, Maine, is drawing scrutiny from residents concerned about its environmental and economic impacts. While residents urged the Eastport City Council to oppose the project and consider a temporary moratorium, the council rejected the moratorium, citing the project's early study phase. The developer, Deep Green Western Passage, claims the project will be green and generate economic benefits.

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6/5/2026

News Clip2:37NEWS CENTER Maine·Eastport, Washington County, ME

Eastport residents raise concerns over underwater AI data center

A proposed underwater AI data center near Eastport, Maine, is facing opposition from residents concerned about its environmental impact on marine life and the local fishing industry. Residents urged the Eastport City Council to oppose the project and enact a temporary moratorium, which the council rejected due to the project being in early study phases. The developer, Deep Green Western Passage, states the project aims to be environmentally friendly and provide economic benefits.

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6/5/2026