DeepGreen Western Passage SPV LLC

Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about DeepGreen Western Passage SPV LLC data center developments across 1 states, including ME.

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News ClipWABI·Eastport, Washington County, ME

Eastport weighs early-stage AI underwater data center proposal as opponents seek to halt process

A proposal for an AI underwater data center in Eastport, Maine, by DeepGreen Western Passage SPV LLC has generated significant local opposition due to concerns about its potential impact on fisheries and sensitive waters. Residents have formed a petition committee and advanced two proposed ordinances to challenge the project, with public hearings expected in August. The developer states the project is in an early, analytical phase focused on environmental studies.

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7/6/2026

News ClipThe Boston Globe·Eastport, Washington County, ME

Inside one Maine community’s fight against an underwater AI data center

Residents in Eastport, Maine, are opposing a proposed underwater AI data center by DeepGreen Western Passage SPV LLC, citing environmental risks and potential strain on the power grid. They urged the City Council to enact a moratorium, but the council declined to vote, instead sending a letter of objection. This local action comes as Governor Janet Mills vetoed a statewide data center moratorium bill, though a new state council has been formed to evaluate future policy.

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6/6/2026

News ClipBangor Daily News·Eastport, Washington County, ME

Eastport residents push City Council to oppose underwater AI data center$

Eastport residents are voicing strong concerns over DeepGreen's proposed underwater AI data center in the Bay of Fundy, urging the City Council to implement a temporary moratorium. While the council declined a moratorium vote, they opted to send a letter of objection to the developer. This local debate coincides with broader statewide discussions, including Governor Janet Mills' veto of a bill for a temporary data center moratorium.

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5/27/2026

News ClipBangor Daily News·Eastport, Washington County, ME

Fishermen worry proposed underwater Down East data center would displace them$

A proposed underwater data center in Western Passage off Moose Island, Maine, is facing significant skepticism and opposition from local residents, fishermen, and tribal leadership due to potential environmental impacts on marine life and local industries. The project, backed by Louis Wolfson, is in preliminary stages and is simultaneously being considered amidst potential federal and state legislation that could ban or restrict new data center construction.

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4/13/2026