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Kevin O'Leary agrees to scale down data center
News ClipThe Herald Journal·Box Elder County, UT

Kevin O'Leary agrees to scale down data center

Kevin O'Leary, an investor in the Stratos data center project, has agreed to significantly scale down the proposed development in Box Elder County, Utah. This decision follows a demand letter from Utah Senate President Stuart Adams, addressing public concerns over water consumption and environmental impacts. The project remains in preliminary stages and will undergo further permitting and environmental review.

6/4/2026
Kevin O'Leary's Utah data center project reduced by half after lawmaker negotiations
News ClipThe Independent·Box Elder County, UT

Kevin O'Leary's Utah data center project reduced by half after lawmaker negotiations

Kevin O'Leary's proposed 40,000-acre Stratos Project data center in Box Elder County, Utah, has been cut in half to 20,000 acres following negotiations with Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams. The reduction came after Adams, reflecting concerns from residents and environmental groups, demanded a smaller campus and stronger environmental commitments. Critics cited the project's massive water and electricity demands, and its potential impact on the Great Salt Lake.

6/4/2026
75% reduction to Box Elder data center is called for by Utah State President
News Clip1:39KSL News Utah·Box Elder County, UT

75% reduction to Box Elder data center is called for by Utah State President

Utah Senate President Stuart Adams is calling for a 75% reduction in the size of a proposed data center in Box Elder County, Utah, developed by Kevin O'Leary. Adams also demands more environmental precautions, including water conservation, water treatment for the Great Salt Lake, and heat-capture technologies. This shift comes amid mounting public pressure and criticism from Adams's political opponents.

6/3/2026
Kevin O’Leary responds to ‘outrageous’ demand to slash data center plan
News Clip1:55The Salt Lake Tribune·Box Elder County, UT

Kevin O’Leary responds to ‘outrageous’ demand to slash data center plan

Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary is refusing a demand from Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams to dramatically scale back his proposed 40,000-acre hyperscale data center campus in Box Elder County. Adams, who also chairs the board of the Utah Military Installation Development Authority that approved the project, sent a letter calling for a 75% reduction. O'Leary expressed outrage at the request, stating he would not back out of the agreed-upon deal.

6/2/2026
In response to public pressure, Senate President wants data center footprint shrunk
News ClipFOX 13 News Utah·Box Elder County, UT

In response to public pressure, Senate President wants data center footprint shrunk

Utah's Senate President J. Stuart Adams is calling for significant changes to a massive data center project in Box Elder County, backed by celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary, due to public opposition. He demands a 75% reduction in footprint, dedication of excess water to the Great Salt Lake, and further environmental mitigation. Concurrently, Governor Cox has issued an executive order to establish guardrails for future data center projects.

6/1/2026
Commentary: Utah data center water use sparks debate amid drought
News ClipPark Record·Box Elder County, UT

Commentary: Utah data center water use sparks debate amid drought

The article contrasts the abundant water in Rochester, New York, with the drought in Utah, where Kevin O'Leary's AI data center in Box Elder County is controversially approved. It criticizes the perceived hypocrisy of allowing a water-intensive project in a desert while residents are urged to conserve water, highlighting environmental concerns.

5/30/2026
'This is our water': Hundreds of Utahns rally against proposed Box Elder data center
News ClipKSL.com·Box Elder County, UT

'This is our water': Hundreds of Utahns rally against proposed Box Elder data center

Hundreds of Utahns rallied at the Capitol against the proposed Stratos Project data center in Box Elder County, citing significant environmental concerns, particularly regarding water usage and its impact on the Great Salt Lake. Despite a recent approval by the Box Elder County Commission, opposition groups are actively organizing referendums and advocating for the project's termination, criticizing developer Kevin O'Leary and local politicians.

5/23/2026
Kevin O'Leary wants to build a massive AI data centre in Utah. Some residents aren't happy
News ClipCBC·Box Elder County, UT

Kevin O'Leary wants to build a massive AI data centre in Utah. Some residents aren't happy

Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary plans a massive 7.5-gigawatt AI data center in Box Elder County, Utah, which recently received approval for initial resolutions from the county commission. However, the project faces strong opposition from residents concerned about its potential environmental impact on the Great Salt Lake and local water resources. An opposition group, Box Elder Accountability Referendum, has submitted an application for a public vote on the project.

5/23/2026
Cox promises Box Elder County data center developers 'don’t get to skip any steps'
News ClipFOX 13 News Utah·Box Elder County, UT

Cox promises Box Elder County data center developers 'don’t get to skip any steps'

Utah Governor Spencer Cox affirmed that developers of the controversial Box Elder County data center, backed by Kevin O'Leary, will be required to follow all state guidelines and permit processes, particularly concerning air quality and water. This stance comes amidst significant public opposition, including formal protests and a proposed citizen referendum, driven by environmental concerns related to the Great Salt Lake, emissions, and resource consumption.

5/22/2026
Utah county approves massive data center project despite environmental concerns, public opposition
News ClipThe Verge·Box Elder County, UT

Utah county approves massive data center project despite environmental concerns, public opposition

Box Elder County, Utah, has approved the controversial Stratos Project, a 40,000-acre data center backed by Kevin O'Leary, despite expert warnings and public backlash. The project is projected to consume immense power and water, generate significant carbon emissions, and potentially raise local temperatures. Opponents are now pursuing a referendum to reverse the county's approval.

5/20/2026
Data center opponents to gather voter signatures at rally in Brigham City on May 27
News ClipCache Valley Daily·Brigham City, Box Elder County, UT

Data center opponents to gather voter signatures at rally in Brigham City on May 27

Advocacy groups are rallying in Brigham City, Utah, to gather voter signatures for a referendum aimed at stopping the proposed Stratos Data Center in Box Elder County. Opponents cite concerns about the project's energy and water consumption, with developer Kevin O'Leary envisioning it as the world's largest AI hyperscale data center. The Box Elder Accountability Referendum (B.E.A.R.) group faces tight deadlines for signature collection and is prepared to pursue litigation if the referendum fails.

5/18/2026