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Opposition Rises Over Gas Plant Powering Large Data Center in Athens County

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What happened

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A data center project in Piketon, Athens County, is set to utilize a 9.2 gigawatt natural gas-fired power plant, transforming the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Concerns have been raised regarding potential downwind emissions from the facility. Steve Patterson plans to oppose the project's development.

From newswatchman.com

Why it matters

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The project involves building the world's largest data center and is being rushed by the developer. Opposition centers on the choice of conventional gas-turbines and the potential for emissions to affect residents of Athens County.

From newswatchman.com

Who's involved

  • Steve PattersonMayor of Athens, Ohio, who plans to oppose the plant's development
  • Athens CountyThe county where the data center and power plant are being developed
  • city councilThe legislative body that has received concerns about the project's emissions

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Athens CountySpeculative

    Regulatory action might create uncertainty for large industrial projects seeking investment in the county.

Possible ripples

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