Proposed 2,100-acre Texas AI data center sparks outrage over threat to Dinosaur Valley State Park
NRG Energy plans a massive AI data center and optional natural gas power plant on 2,100 to 2,600 acres near Dinosaur Valley State Park, including 27 buildings totaling roughly eight million square feet.
The site is home to preserved dinosaur footprints and critical wildlife habitat, including the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler, raising fears of irreversible ecological and paleontological damage.
Local residents and activists, including Brian Crawford, have voiced strong opposition, warning about the disruption of migratory paths, excessive water use and potential threats to historic fossil sites.
The data center could require up to 16.5 million gallons of water per day, three natural gas power plants, and around 2,000 diesel backup generators, intensifying concerns amid Texas’ drought conditions.
Environmental groups and citizens are urging state officials and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to deny permits, hold public hearings and consider long-term ecological and cultural consequences.
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