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Construction 'weeks away,' Mason County data center operational in early 2027: Builder
News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·Point Pleasant, Mason County, WV

Construction 'weeks away,' Mason County data center operational in early 2027: Builder

The first phase of the Monarch Compute Campus, an AI data center and gas-fired power plant in Mason County, West Virginia, is expected to be operational in early 2027, creating 700 jobs. Nscale Global Holdings recently acquired the project developer, American Intelligence & Power Corp., planning to build "one of the world 's largest AI Factories." Construction is weeks away, with companies like Caterpillar, Babcock & Wilcox, and Powell Industries involved.

4/9/2026
Bringing down the gavel
News Clipjournal-news.net·Tucker County, WV

Bringing down the gavel

West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw is under scrutiny for representing data center and microgrid projects seeking air permits through the state's Department of Environmental Protection. Critics allege a conflict of interest, as Hanshaw also voted on related data center legislation and rules. This comes amidst broader calls for transparency in state politics, particularly concerning campaign finance.

3/31/2026
WV House speaker profiting from dual roles greasing gas-fired data center momentum
News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·WV

WV House speaker profiting from dual roles greasing gas-fired data center momentum

West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw faces conflict-of-interest concerns for representing data center developers in legal cases against community groups while also receiving campaign contributions from related industries. The projects in Mason and Tucker counties involve gas-fired data centers, raising environmental concerns over air quality and water resources. Community and environmental groups are challenging air quality permit approvals for these developments.

3/31/2026
Reporter’s Notebook: Bringing down the gavel
News Clipnewsandsentinel.com·Tucker County, WV

Reporter’s Notebook: Bringing down the gavel

House Speaker Roger Hanshaw is under scrutiny for representing data center/microgrid projects in West Virginia seeking environmental permits, despite having voted on related legislation. His legal work for Fundamental Data in Tucker County and Fidelis New Energy in Mason County raises questions of conflict of interest. The projects involve natural gas-powered microgrids to power data centers.

3/30/2026
Nscale acquisition includes plan to build AI facility in Mason County
News ClipNews and Sentinel·Point Pleasant, Mason County, WV

Nscale acquisition includes plan to build AI facility in Mason County

Nscale has announced plans to acquire American Intelligence & Power Corp. and build one of the world's largest AI facilities at the Monarch Compute Campus in Mason County, West Virginia. The project aims to leverage existing state-certified utility grids for AI workloads, with significant power capacity planned. However, local opposition raises concerns about environmental impacts and community engagement.

3/18/2026
Meeting held to discuss proposed data center in Point Pleasant
News Clip1:59WOWK 13 News·Point Pleasant, Mason County, WV

Meeting held to discuss proposed data center in Point Pleasant

Residents of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, voiced strong concerns about a proposed data center project by Fidelis New Energy at a packed community meeting. Citizen groups are helping residents understand the proposal, its location near Camp Conley, and how to voice their opinions during a public comment period for a storm water construction permit.

3/18/2026