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Data Center Signal is tracking 52 clips about Prometheus Hyperscale data center developments across 2 states, including WY, TX.

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News ClipWyoming Tribune Eagle·Casper, Natrona County, WY

Natrona County and Prometheus Hyperscale consider bypassing state review for new AI complex

Natrona County officials are developing local conditions and permitting requirements for Prometheus Hyperscale’s proposed 1,250-megawatt AI data center complex east of Casper. The county is considering using an industrial park exemption to handle the review locally rather than going through Wyoming’s Industrial Siting Council, while officials and environmental groups are weighing water, electricity, pollution and regulatory concerns.

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10/22/2026

News ClipOil City News·Casper, Natrona County, WY

Residents voice data center concerns at Wyoming Outdoor Council forum

Residents and the Wyoming Outdoor Council (WOC) voiced significant concerns about the proposed Prometheus Hyperscale data center project in Natrona County, Wyoming, focusing on its environmental impact, particularly water and energy use. The WOC is advocating for changes to the state's regulatory framework to ensure more rigorous review and transparency. While some residents called for a moratorium on data center development, the WOC is currently prioritizing responsible development policies, acknowledging the Governor's stance against moratoriums.

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9/24/2026

News ClipCasper Star-Tribune·Natrona County, WY

Natrona County residents to discuss proposed Prometheus Hyperscale data center$

Residents in Natrona County, Wyoming, are engaging in discussions regarding a proposed 1.25-gigawatt data center project by Prometheus Hyperscale. The community is raising concerns about the potential impact on local water, energy, land, and the economy. The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners held a packed meeting to address the project.

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9/19/2026

News ClipWyomingNews.com·Evanston, Uinta County, WY

Uinta County approves permit for incoming data center’s power grid

Uinta County commissioners approved a conditional use permit and rezoning for Prometheus Hyperscale's data center, including its independent, off-grid power production facility. The project, which will draw a small amount of water from a deep aquifer for emission control, faced some local opposition regarding regulatory frameworks, rural preservation, and potential impacts on local resources. Despite concerns, the county approved the permits with 13 specific conditions to ensure compliance and mitigate potential issues.

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9/17/2026

News ClipBridger Valley Pioneer·Mountain View, Uinta County, WY

County approves CUP for incoming data center’s power grid

The Uinta County Commission approved a conditional use permit (CUP) for Prometheus Hyperscale, a data center developer, in Mountain View, Wyoming. This permit is specifically for an independent power production (IPP) facility associated with an incoming data center.

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9/17/2026

News ClipWyoming Public Media·Natrona County, WY

Natrona County residents split on a potential multi-million-dollar A.I. data center

Natrona County residents are divided over a proposed $500 million, 940-acre artificial intelligence data center project from Prometheus Hyperscale. Officials are seeking to bypass a state industrial siting review, while residents express concerns over environmental impact versus potential job creation. A formal vote by the county commissioners is still months away.

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9/10/2026

News ClipOil City News·Casper, Natrona County, WY

Natrona County Planning board tables chemical blending facility permit; plans for Prometheus data center application

The Natrona County Planning and Zoning Commission received an update on a forthcoming data center application from Prometheus Hyperscale. County officials discussed public interest in data centers, along with power demands and water use, recommending a standalone agenda for the future public hearing. This indicates an upcoming project review in Natrona County.

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9/9/2026

News ClipWyomingNews.com·Natrona County, WY

Prometheus Hyperscale Data Center asks Natrona County commission for industrial park designation

Prometheus Hyperscale requested an industrial park designation from the Natrona County commission for its proposed 940-acre data center site. The commission took no action on the request, which aims to speed up the Industrial Siting Council process. The project faces mixed reactions from local residents, with some concerned about noise and pollution, while others welcome the economic development.

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9/9/2026

News ClipWyoFile·Natrona County, WY

Natural gas leads race to fuel Wyoming’s spiking data-center driven electrical demand

Wyoming is facing a significant surge in electrical demand, primarily driven by planned AI computing data centers. To meet this, the state is pursuing multiple natural gas-fueled power projects, which could increase electrical output by 74%. This shift is occurring as coal power declines and wind/solar projects face delays.

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9/8/2026

News Clip1:29Your Wyoming Link·Natrona County, WY

Natrona County divided over proposed 940-acre Prometheus data center

Natrona County residents are divided over a proposed 940-acre data center by Prometheus Hyperscale. At a recent Board of Commissioners meeting, developers presented their plans, addressing concerns about water, power, and noise, and requested an industrial park zoning designation. Community members voiced both support and opposition for the project.

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9/2/2026

News ClipOil City News·Casper, Natrona County, WY

Pitching 940-acre data center, Prometheus Hyperscale asks Natrona County to bypass state review

Prometheus Hyperscale presented a request to Natrona County commissioners to consider an industrial park zoning designation for its proposed 940-acre data center. This designation would exempt the $500 million project from state industrial siting review, aiming to speed up construction. Commissioners took no action on the request, which sparked debate among residents regarding local control versus state oversight and environmental impacts.

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9/2/2026

News ClipCasper Star-Tribune·Casper, Natrona County, WY

Natrona County Commissioners to Consider Prometheus Hyperscale Data Center Project$

Prometheus Hyperscale is proposing a new data center east of Casper, near the Natrona and Converse county line. The developer is preparing to present its case to Natrona County commissioners for project approval. A decision on the project, which promises 150 permanent jobs and a significant tax revenue increase, is expected soon.

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8/29/2026

News ClipWyoFile·Evanston, Uinta County, WY

Judge dismisses citizens’ request for data center permit review

A Third District Court judge dismissed a petition filed by residents requesting a judicial review of a conditional use permit for Prometheus Hyperscale's data center near Evanston. The judge ruled that the petitioners failed to demonstrate how they were adversely affected and lacked statutory standing. Separately, an objection regarding Wyoming's Open Meetings Act and public records requests was filed.

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8/25/2026

News ClipCowboy State Daily·Evanston, Uinta County, WY

Prometheus Pushes Ahead On $32B Wyoming Data Centers As Legal Challenge Fades

Prometheus Hyperscale is moving forward with its $32 billion data center projects in Uinta and Natrona counties, Wyoming, after a legal challenge against its Evanston facility was dismissed. A judge ruled that opponents failed to timely respond to a motion to dismiss, leaving the county's conditional-use permits intact. The company is now focusing on power infrastructure approvals and workforce training for both sites.

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8/25/2026

News ClipUinta County Herald·Evanston, Uinta County, WY

Citizens’ request for data center permit review dismissed

A citizens' petition requesting judicial review of the Uinta County Commission's approval of a conditional use permit for the Prometheus Hyperscale data center project in Evanston, Wyoming, has been dismissed by the Third District Court. This dismissal allows the data center project's permit to stand.

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8/20/2026

News ClipDallas News·Talty, Kaufman County, TX

Colorado firm adds to hundreds of acres of data centers planned in Kaufman County$

Flexential announced plans for a 110-acre, 108-megawatt data center campus in Talty, Kaufman County, Texas, marking its largest facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. This development occurs amidst a surge of data center projects in Kaufman County and increasing efforts by municipalities and the state to regulate or restrict their construction, including a directive from Forney City Council to prohibit data centers through zoning amendments.

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7/28/2026

News ClipWyomingNews.com·Carbon County, WY

Wyoming contemplates power supply regulations for AI, data centers

Wyoming is grappling with how to regulate power supply for large-scale data centers and AI operations. Developers are proposing dedicated power plants to meet massive electrical demands, but state officials lack a clear regulatory framework. The Wyoming Public Service Commission recently rejected a request from Anschutz Corporation regarding its proposed power project, citing a need for new 'non-utility generator' rules.

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7/28/2026

News ClipWyomingNews.com·Evanston, Uinta County, WY

Uinta County Commission approves man camp permit

The Uinta County Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Target Hyper/Scale to build a workforce hub, or "man camp," in Uinta County. This hub is intended to support the construction of a large data center project by Prometheus Hyperscale. Despite public opposition and concerns, the commission proceeded with the approval after addressing various allegations and outlining 18 permit conditions.

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7/23/2026

News ClipGreen River Star·Cheyenne, Platte County, WY

As data centers flood Wyoming, water pollution fouls good faith

Residents in Wyoming are growing concerned about the proliferation of data centers, especially after a Meta data center was linked to water contamination in Cheyenne. Amidst proposals for new data centers across the state, including in Evanston and Wheatland, communities are grappling with zoning changes and potential impacts on water and energy resources. Wyoming's Governor has signed an executive order to establish a framework for data center development.

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7/23/2026

News ClipCowboy State Daily·Evanston, Uinta County, WY

Opponents Of Massive Data Center In Uinta County Launch Petition For Court Review

Opponents in Uinta County, Wyoming, have filed a petition for administrative review in District Court, challenging permits granted to Prometheus Hyperscale for a large data center. They allege non-transparent planning by county officials and Prometheus, and inadequate review of environmental impacts and resource strain. County officials and Prometheus deny the allegations, asserting the process was public and transparent.

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7/17/2026