Data Center Signal is tracking 30 clips about Pacifico Energy data center developments across 2 states, including TX, TN.
Bastrop County commissioners approved a resolution requesting that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality hold a public meeting about a proposed natural gas-fired power plant intended to support Pacifico Energy's 2,842-acre Cedar Creek data center campus. The request would give residents an opportunity to raise concerns about the project.
A Houston Advanced Research Center study warns that Texas data center growth could significantly increase nitrogen oxide emissions if facilities rely on on-site natural-gas generation instead of grid power supported by renewable energy. Bastrop County residents are also raising concerns about pollution and construction impacts from nearby data center and power projects.
Residents in Cedar Creek are opposing Pacifico Energy’s proposed development in Bastrop County, which could include two data centers and a natural gas power plant with up to 48 turbines. Bastrop County commissioners unanimously asked the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to hold a public meeting, but the project’s permits remain under review and no construction has begun.
Texas environmental regulators continued processing some data center-related applications after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a pause on permitting pending an Electric Reliability Council of Texas audit. Records show activity involving projects including EdgeConneX’s campus in Bastrop County, although state officials said no data center permits had been approved.
Bastrop County commissioners approved a resolution asking the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to hold a public meeting on Pacifico Energy's proposed 1,300-megawatt natural gas power plant in Cedar Creek, which would support nearby data center development. Residents and officials are seeking more information about the project's effects on the power grid, water supplies and surrounding communities, while a statewide halt on data center permits remains in effect during an electricity and water review.
The Bastrop County Commissioners Court approved a resolution asking the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to hold a public meeting about Pacifico Energy’s proposed natural gas-fired power plant in Cedar Creek. The plant would support a 2,842-acre data center campus, and residents raised concerns about air emissions, cumulative pollution, noise and light pollution.
Bastrop County commissioners unanimously asked the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to hold a public meeting on an air permit for Pacifico Energy's proposed gas plant in Cedar Creek. The 710-megawatt plant would power a $2.2 billion data center campus developed by BlackChamber and reportedly anchored by Anthropic, prompting sustained opposition from nearby residents concerned about industrialization, pollution, power demand and water use.
Bastrop County commissioners approved a resolution requesting a public meeting with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality about an air permit for Pacifico Energy’s proposed 48-turbine gas plant in Cedar Creek. Residents oppose the facility, which would provide power to two data center buildings, citing concerns about air pollution, noise and the lack of public notice and comment.
Pacifico Energy and BlackChamber filed plans for a $366 million, nearly 500,000-square-foot data center in Cedar Creek, the first building planned for a 2,842-acre campus. The project includes a natural gas-fired power facility, faces nearby residents' environmental and community concerns, and is proceeding amid a state-directed pause in regulatory approvals for data center developments.
Pacifico Energy met with Brewster County officials in Texas to discuss a potential multi-billion dollar natural gas power plant and AI data center northwest of Alpine. Locals voiced strong opposition over noise, water usage, and environmental impacts, while Pacifico Energy emphasized the project's economic benefits and efforts to mitigate concerns. The project is currently in the feasibility phase.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a comprehensive audit of data center projects, focusing on water use, power demand, and tax incentives. This move follows increasing public and political pressure for greater oversight and the proposed implementation of a moratorium on new data center developments across the state, with specific concerns raised in Bastrop County.
A data center developer in Bastrop County, Texas, has withdrawn its requests for tax breaks for a proposed project. This decision was made after local residents raised concerns about the development. The developer, Pacifico Energy, has stated it will now pay full property taxes.
A data center developer in Bastrop County, Texas, has withdrawn its requests for tax breaks. This decision followed concerns raised by local residents regarding the proposed project involving Pacifico Energy.
Bastrop City Council is considering stricter zoning rules for data centers, requiring conditional-use permits in Industrial districts. This comes amidst expanding data center developments in Bastrop County, raising environmental concerns. A local coalition is also hosting a town hall regarding a proposed power facility for a data center.
Residents in Pecos County, Texas, are expressing significant concerns over Pacifico Energy's GW Ranch data center project, which is backed by Amazon. A New York Times report highlights the project's potential to become the most polluting power plant in the U.S. due to its projected carbon dioxide emissions. The project has sparked worries among locals about its environmental impact and the benefits versus negatives for the community.
Residents in Bastrop County, Texas, are challenging two state construction stormwater permits for a proposed 2,842-acre data center and power development by Black Chamber Partners and Pacifico Energy in Cedar Creek. Concurrently, Bastrop County commissioners have tabled a resolution seeking expanded authority over large-scale industrial projects from the Texas Legislature, prompting concerns from advocates about the county's regulatory power.
Amazon's new data center campus, GW Ranch, in Pecos County, Texas, is projected to become the nation's largest polluter due to its planned 7.65-gigawatt natural gas power plant. This project raises concerns about Amazon's climate commitments and utilizes a strategy of on-site power generation, which critics argue is a loophole in state regulations encouraged by Gov. Greg Abbott. Other tech giants like Microsoft are also pursuing similar off-grid data center developments in the region.
Amazon is planning a large AI data center in Pecos County, Texas, which will be powered by a new 7.65-gigawatt natural gas plant, potentially becoming a major carbon emitter. This development coincides with Texas Governor Greg Abbott directing state regulators to scrutinize data centers' impact on the power grid and water supply, and has led to a halt on some large-load project approvals.
Amazon is financially backing a massive private gas power plant in Pecos County, Texas, to power new data centers. This plant could become the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Amazon claims this "behind-the-meter" generation prevents rising electricity costs for Texans and is exploring solar and brackish groundwater use.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a statewide audit of all data centers planning to connect to the state's power grid, effectively pausing new connections. The audit will examine water and power usage, tax breaks, and community impacts. This comes as residents in Bastrop County are actively opposing a proposed data center project from Pacifico Energy.