The real data center invasion is in the county.

Don't take your eye off the ball.

Important dates regarding data centers trying to force their way into Hood County:

• Oct 13th 9:00 am Hood County Commissioner's Court hearing on Comanche Circle site permit- could set precedent for all projects

• Oct 14th 9:00am Pacifico vs Hood County in District Court

• Oct 15th 5:00pm Pacifico UTGCD hearing, submit comments via email to doug@uppertrinitygcd.com, you can participate in the hearing in person or on-line.

Please join us in opposing the industrialization of rural Hood County and the destruction of our watershed, environment, wildlife habitat, property values and quality of life.

Scroll down to read about The Jupiter Project in New Mexico – Local Opposition Matters

The Jupiter Project in New Mexico – Investors are Getting Nervous

On September 24, 2006, Oracle Corporation issued a force majeure notice to Blue Owl Capital, the developer of the Jupiter Project. This is a $165 billion , 1400 acre facility that is part of the Stargate universe (like Abilene, TX).

Roughly $18 billion in loans tied to the project were trading at 89 to 91 cents on the dollar (according to reports citing syndicate banks). The discount shows there are concerns about permitting delays, local opposition, and the scale of Oracle’s broader AI construction.

Why are we highlighting this? The data center house of cards depends on investor financing. This project is about 26% complete. They went ahead with construction without permits in place for a natural gas pipeline. However, New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard denied permits for a small portion of the 17 mile Green Chile Natural Gas Pipeline that crosses state trust lands. She said it was not in the best interest of the state trust. The key points in the decision:

• Massive anticipated greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution linked to the private power plants that will provide energy to the project.

• The heavy burden on local water resources in New Mexico’s arid climate.

• Lack of economic or public benefit.

The point is construction was started without these “details” nailed down. Why? Because they assumed they could not be stopped. Maybe they can’t. But, then maybe they can.

A message from BWA President John Highsmith