Rubix Data Centers

Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about Rubix Data Centers data center developments across 1 states, including KY.

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News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Ashland, Boyd County, KY

KY city may seize land to protect drinking water supply from massive data center

Ashland officials are considering using eminent domain to seize land for a proposed $12 billion data center in Northeastern Kentucky. The city aims to protect its vital Ohio River drinking water intake system, which runs through the 500-acre site. Negotiations with the property owner, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., for access to the infrastructure have stalled, while Rubix Data Centers seeks to develop the site.

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9/2/2026

News ClipWOWK 13 News·Ashland, Boyd County, KY

City of Ashland considering eminent domain for AK Steel property amid data center proposal

The City of Ashland, Kentucky, is exploring the use of eminent domain to acquire a former AK Steel property that is also being considered by Rubix Data Centers for development. The city aims to protect critical raw water intake facilities located on the property. No definitive action has been taken yet, but the city views the infrastructure as vital to the community.

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9/1/2026

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