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News ClipAlbuquerque Journal·Socorro County, NM

Developer plans 'world’s largest' green data center in Socorro

Jason Bak, CEO of Green Data Centers, has presented plans for a "world's largest" green data center in Socorro, New Mexico, promising 2 gigawatts of power and a water-neutral design. This proposal follows a failed project led by Bak in Murphysboro, Illinois, and comes amidst increasing community opposition to data centers nationwide due to resource consumption.

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4/16/2026

News Clipdchieftain·Socorro County, NM

Data center company proposes large scale project in Socorro

Green Data Centers is proposing a multi-billion-dollar, 10-gigawatt solar-powered data center project on 10,000 acres west of M Mountain in Socorro, New Mexico. The company plans a "renewables-first" approach with battery storage and atmospheric water generation for a water-neutral design. Public concerns regarding land use, electricity rates, and potential environmental burdens were raised at an early informational meeting with the Socorro Electric Co-op.

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4/9/2026