Elon Musk's xAI wins permit for power plant supporting AI data centers
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Elon Musk's xAI wins permit for power plant supporting AI data centers
"The proposed PSD permit in front of the board today not only meets all state and federal permitting regulations, but goes above and beyond what is required by law. MDEQ and the EPA agree that not a single person around our facilities will be exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution."
"regulators voted to approve the permit of xAI subsidiary MZX Tech LLC to construct a power plant featuring 41 natural gas-burning turbines after careful consideration of all public comments and community concerns."
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality approved a permit for xAI subsidiary MZX Tech LLC to construct a natural gas power plant with 41 turbines in Southaven. The facility will provide electricity for xAI's AI computing infrastructure in the Memphis region, supporting the company's Colossus data centers. Regulators conducted a comprehensive review including public comments and community concerns. Air division chief Jaricus Whitlock confirmed the project meets all state and federal environmental standards and exceeds legal requirements, with no exposure to unhealthy air pollution levels for nearby residents.
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