Rubix Data Centers

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News ClipGlasgow News 1·Russell, Greenup County, KY

Developer proposes hyperscale data center in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky

Rubix Data Centers, a subsidiary of Submer Group, proposes an 8-12 billion dollar hyperscale data center at a former steel mill site in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky. The project is expected to consume 2 gigawatts of electricity and 55 million gallons of water annually. The city of Russell had previously enacted a moratorium on data center applications, which the developer's consultant expressed concern about.

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7/22/2026

News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Russell, Boyd County, KY

KY’s single largest data center under development near former Ashland steel mill

Rubix Data Centers, a UK-based firm, plans a $12 billion, 2-gigawatt data center near Ashland, Kentucky, at a former steel mill site. The project is facing public skepticism and pressure on the city of Russell to lift a recently enacted 180-day moratorium, as residents raise concerns about electricity and water demands, noise, and environmental impacts.

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7/22/2026