Kevin O'Leary's Utah data center will use more power than the entire state — and locals just delayed the vote with chants of 'people before profits'
Kevin O'Leary's company, O'Leary Digital, plans to build the Stratos Project, a massive data center in Utah that would use more power than the entire state. Locals have delayed a vote on the project, citing concerns over power, water, and transparency.
Kevin O'Leary's company, O'Leary Digital, is planning to build the Stratos Project, a massive data center in Box Elder County, Utah. The project would span 40,000 acres and include hyperscale data centers, energy generation, and related infrastructure, with a power capacity of 9 gigawatts. The development is expected to create 4,000 temporary construction jobs and 2,000 permanent jobs. However, locals have raised concerns over the project's impact on the state's energy system, water usage, and lack of transparency. A county commission meeting was packed with over 80 residents opposing the project, leading to a delayed vote until May 4. O'Leary has framed the project as part of a global race for AI dominance, praising Utah leaders for moving quickly.
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