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White House moves to derail NAACP suit over xAI gas turbines powering Grok
technology28 days ago

White House moves to derail NAACP suit over xAI gas turbines powering Grok

The Trump administration asks a Mississippi federal court to dismiss the NAACP’s Clean Air Act suit against xAI and its unit over alleged unpermitted gas turbines at the Colossus Plant powering the Grok data center, arguing federal enforcement isn’t needed after the Mississippi DEQ deemed some turbines mobile sources not subject to permits. The NAACP contends the turbines threaten health in Black communities, while SELC warns that blocking citizen enforcement could undermine environmental justice. The case, in the Northern District of Mississippi, also touches on national security claims tied to Grok’s military data-center uses.

via Ars Technica|
#clean-air-act#gas-turbines#grok
Powering AI at Speed: Tech Giants Build On-Site Gas Plants for Data Centers
business3 months ago

Powering AI at Speed: Tech Giants Build On-Site Gas Plants for Data Centers

Tech giants are increasingly turning to on-site gas-powered power plants and storage to power data centers as grid connections lag behind surging AI energy needs, with projects like several Meta facilities in New Albany, Ohio; these off-grid setups rely on gas turbines, engines, and batteries, a costly, emissions-intensive choice regulators are watching, and industry analysts question how long the trend will last as grid capacity improves.

via The New York Times|
#air-quality-concerns#business#gas-turbines
technology4 months ago

When Data Centers Become Power Plants Next Door

A Sterling, Virginia data center operated by Vantage Data Centers powers itself with gas turbines, causing a persistent high-pitched noise that neighbors say makes their homes unusable and spurs calls for zoning changes; Harvard-backed analyses warn of potential health costs from soot emissions, while the company and local officials emphasize permits and ongoing investigations. The piece places the local disruption within a broader policy debate as Trump pushes data centers to build their own power, highlighting the tension between powerful digital infrastructure and community quality of life.

via Politico|
#data-centers#gas-turbines#noise-pollution
EPA Tightens Permitting Rules for Grok-Powering Gas Turbines
technology5 months ago

EPA Tightens Permitting Rules for Grok-Powering Gas Turbines

Environmental groups won a ruling that clarifies temporary gas-turbine generators used by xAI’s Grok data centers must still comply with clean-air permits. The EPA update closes a local loophole that allowed turbines to operate without federal permits by being labeled as “non-road” or temporary, meaning federal oversight now governs the permitting process for Grok-powered facilities in Tennessee. SELC and allied groups argue this closes a loophole that could worsen air pollution, while xAI has moved to obtain permits; the NAACP emphasizes swift enforcement to protect nearby communities.

via Gizmodo|
#air-quality#epa#gas-turbines
GE halts gas turbine servicing in Russia due to US sanctions.
business3 years ago

GE halts gas turbine servicing in Russia due to US sanctions.

General Electric has reportedly stopped servicing gas turbines at thermal power plants in Russia without explanation, according to sources in power generating companies. The company suspended its operations in Russia after Moscow invaded Ukraine, with the exception of providing essential medical equipment and supporting existing power services in the region.

via Reuters.com|
#business#gas-turbines#general-electric