xAI obtained a permit mandating comprehensive tracking of turbine operations, including startups, shutdowns, and emissions. Reports on emissions and fuel usage must be submitted semiannually to the health department. The permit limits operational events to a maximum of 22 startups and shutdowns annually, with each event capped at one hour. Emissions opacity from the facility is restricted to not exceed 20 percent for specified durations. Concerns persist among Memphis residents regarding air quality, especially with plans for an additional data center by xAI.
xAI is now required to record the date, time, and durations of all startups, shutdowns, malfunctions, and tuning events, minimizing emissions during all operational periods.
The company must share semiannual reports on emissions and fuel usage with the health department, with records to be maintained for five years.
Permits limit xAI to 22 startup and shutdown events per year, with a total of 110 hours annually, and emissions opacity from the facility must not exceed 20 percent.
Public concerns remain unaddressed, as xAI is planning another data center in the area, raising further questions about emissions and local air quality.
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