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New water rights application for Stratos Project data center says project will use less water than what is currently used
News ClipABC4 Utah·Box Elder County, UT

New water rights application for Stratos Project data center says project will use less water than what is currently used

O’Leary Digital Utah DC Sub 1, LLC filed a water rights application for the proposed Stratos Project data center in Box Elder County. The developers say the campus will use less water than current agricultural operations through a closed-loop system, but the project remains controversial because of potential effects on local residents and the Great Salt Lake.

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10/16/2026
News ClipKSL Sports·Box Elder County, UT

Amid questions and concerns, Box Elder County leaders delay action on data center proposal

Box Elder County leaders have tabled action on a proposed data center project after a contentious meeting with critics concerned about its impact on the Great Salt Lake. The project is being sought by Canadian entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary and Alpine-based West GenCo in cooperation with Utah's Military Installation Development Authority.

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6/27/2026
Once-bankrupt Wyoming pipeline could get a boost from massive Utah data center
News ClipWyoFile·Box Elder County, UT

Once-bankrupt Wyoming pipeline could get a boost from massive Utah data center

A proposed hyperscale data center in Utah's Box Elder County plans to use the once-bankrupt Ruby Pipeline for on-site natural gas power generation, a move developers believe will revitalize the pipeline. The project, backed by Kevin O'Leary, has sparked widespread opposition over concerns about air quality, water resources, and potential impacts on the Great Salt Lake ecosystem and regional energy prices.

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5/28/2026
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.

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5/20/2026
Utah Outdoor Community Sounds Alarm Over Proposed Massive Data Center Near Great Salt Lake
News ClipSnowBrains·Box Elder County, UT

Utah Outdoor Community Sounds Alarm Over Proposed Massive Data Center Near Great Salt Lake

A proposed 40,000-acre hyperscale AI data center, the Stratos Project, in Box Elder County, Utah, is facing intense opposition from outdoor enthusiasts and local communities. Concerns center around the project's massive thermal footprint and water demands, which opponents fear will accelerate the collapse of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem and degrade the state's snowpack. The project's approval process, which bypassed standard zoning and environmental reviews via a state board, has also sparked public frustration and protests.

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5/19/2026
Proposed Utah data center faces environmental concerns, opposition
News ClipRoute Fifty·Box Elder County, UT

Proposed Utah data center faces environmental concerns, opposition

Plans for the massive "Stratos Project" data center in rural Box Elder County, Utah, have generated significant public and political backlash due to its immense projected electricity and water consumption, and potential environmental impacts like a "heat island" effect near the shrinking Great Salt Lake. Despite initial approval by county commissioners, Governor Spencer Cox has acknowledged the widespread concerns, and opposition continues to mount over the project's scale and its effects on the fragile high-desert environment.

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5/18/2026
Hundreds of Utahns file to block Kevin O’Leary’s proposed massive data center campus over water concerns
News ClipCache Valley Daily·Box Elder County, UT

Hundreds of Utahns file to block Kevin O’Leary’s proposed massive data center campus over water concerns

Hundreds of Utahns have filed protests with the Utah Division of Water Rights to block the proposed Stratos data center campus in Box Elder County, backed by Kevin O'Leary and developed by West GenCo. Concerns primarily revolve around the project's potential impact on already strained water supplies, particularly the Great Salt Lake, and its substantial energy demands. The project's developers, however, claim the facility will use water efficiently and generate its own power.

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5/8/2026
Box Elder County Commissioners approve Stratos Data Center project despite environmental concerns
News ClipCleanTechnica·Box Elder County, UT

Box Elder County Commissioners approve Stratos Data Center project despite environmental concerns

Box Elder County Commissioners approved the Stratos Data Center, a massive project projected to consume significant electricity and scarce water resources in the Great Salt Lake basin. This decision occurred despite community protests and concerns about environmental impacts, including increased carbon emissions and threats to migratory bird habitats.

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5/7/2026
After delaying a decision, Box Elder County is set to vote on a hyperscale data center project. Here’s what we know.
News ClipThe Salt Lake Tribune·Box Elder County, UT

After delaying a decision, Box Elder County is set to vote on a hyperscale data center project. Here’s what we know.

Box Elder County commissioners are set to vote on the "Stratos Project," a proposed hyperscale data center and energy campus backed by MIDA and O'Leary Digital. The project, planned for Hansel Valley, faces significant debate over its substantial water and electricity demands, primarily from natural gas. Opponents have raised environmental concerns and water scarcity issues, while proponents highlight economic benefits and military infrastructure funding.

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5/4/2026
Massive AI data center delayed by Box Elder County leaders amid concerns
News Clip1:35KSL News Utah·Box Elder County, UT

Massive AI data center delayed by Box Elder County leaders amid concerns

A massive AI data center project in Box Elder County, Utah, proposed by West GenCo and Kevin O'Leary, has been delayed by county leaders due to significant community concerns. Residents feel blindsided by the rushed process and are questioning the project's immense electricity and water demands, as well as the developer's credibility. The project is intended to support military AI needs.

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4/29/2026
Amid questions and concerns, Box Elder County leaders delay action on data center proposal
News ClipKSL News·Box Elder County, UT

Amid questions and concerns, Box Elder County leaders delay action on data center proposal

Box Elder County commissioners postponed a decision on the "Stratos Project" data center proposal due to public concerns, primarily regarding its significant water usage and potential impact on the Great Salt Lake. The project, backed by O'Leary Digital and West GenCo in cooperation with MIDA, involves a 7.5 GW power capacity and 40,000 acres of land. Commissioners cited the need for more time to digest project particulars and plan to revisit the issue on May 4.

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4/27/2026
Utah close to deal with 'Shark Tank' star on massive data center project
News ClipDeseret News·Box Elder County, UT

Utah close to deal with 'Shark Tank' star on massive data center project

Kevin O'Leary's O'Leary Digital is planning a massive 40,000-acre data center project, dubbed the Stratos Project, in Box Elder County, Utah. The project, which includes plans for 7.5 gigawatts of power development, has received initial approval for tax breaks from Utah's Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA) and awaits final approval from the Box Elder County Commission. Concerns about significant electricity and water consumption are highlighted as major challenges for such large-scale data center developments in the state.

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4/24/2026