Hut 8 Data Center Construction Underway in Louisiana; Water Concerns Addressed
What happened
Construction is underway on a Hut 8 data center in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. Parish President Kenny Havard addressed community concerns regarding the project, specifically focusing on water use. Havard stated that Hut 8 will operate using a closed-loop cooling system and will not draw from the existing water supply. Additionally, Hut 8 agreed to cover the cost of its electrical hookups.
From wbrz.com
Why it matters
The project represents one of the first major data centers locating in Louisiana. The agreement by Hut 8 to fund its electrical hookups and use a closed-loop system addresses key resource concerns raised by the community regarding water consumption.
Parish President Kenny Havard previously confirmed that the town involved in the matter had received no formal requests.
From wbrz.com
Who's involved
- Hut 8Cryptocurrency mining company building the data center in Louisiana.
- Kenny HavardParish President overseeing the project and addressing community concerns.
How it developed
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Havard addresses community concerns over the Hut 8 project in Louisiana.1 source
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The entities involved
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Hut 8
cryptocurrency mining company
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Kenny Havard
American politician in Louisiana (born 1971)
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Louisiana
state of the United States of America