Oracle cancels New Mexico gas plant for data center after community opposition

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Oracle canceled a natural gas plant for its New Mexico data center due to community concerns over water use and pollution. The tech giant will now partner with Bloom Energy for on-site electricity generation, aiming to reduce water consumption and protect air quality. This decision reflects growing local opposition to data centers and their power demands, impacting AI infrastructure development.


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