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Recent Missouri data center news

• Nov 6, 2025

  Metro Communications Announces Agreement to Acquire Clearwave Fiber’s Southern Illinois Operations

  Metro Communications has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Clearwave Fiber’s Southern Illinois assets, including Clearwave’s Southern Illinois fiber network and related backhaul agreements from CableOne, Inc.

  • Transaction details: Metro Communications (MCC Network Services, LLC) will acquire Clearwave Fiber’s Southern Illinois network and CableOne backhaul agreements, with the combined networks set to serve over 1,000 on-net towers, thousands of enterprises, and pass over 250,000 individual locations in Downstate Illinois; the deal is anticipated to close in Q1 2026, pending customary regulatory approval.
  • Background and implementation: Clearwave was formed in 2022 as a joint venture among Cable One, GTCR, The Pritzker Organization, and Stephens Capital Partners; Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as financial advisor to Metro and DLA Piper LLP (US) provided legal counsel. Metro plans additional capital deployment for FTTH expansion and will integrate back-office and field operations post-close.
• Nov 6, 2025

  50 States of Power Decarbonization Q3 2025: States Work to Accelerate Clean Energy Project Development and Define “Large” Load Customers

  The NC Clean Energy Technology Center released the Q3 2025 edition of the 50 States of Power Decarbonization quarterly report.

  • Key announcement: The Q3 2025 report documents that 48 states and Puerto Rico took a total of 384 actions related to electric power decarbonization and resource planning in Q3 2025, with 234 introduced bills (not yet passed a chamber). The report also summarizes planned capacity additions from integrated resource plans: solar 87,539 MW, natural gas 77,145 MW, wind 43,031 MW, storage 39,310 MW, and planned coal retirements 33,424 MW. Top active states listed are North Carolina, California, and Minnesota (followed by Indiana, Missouri, and Oregon).

  • Background and details: The report identifies three trends: (1) states responding to federal clean energy policy changes (citing the passage of OBBBA) and accelerating project development (focus on permitting and interconnection), (2) states/utilities reconsidering demand thresholds for large load customers (e.g., data centers), and (3) state regulators revising integrated resource planning rules. The report highlights five specific Q3 developments, including North Carolina lawmakers repealing interim emission targets, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approving a new NIPSCO subsidiary for large loads, Ohio approving an AEP Ohio customer class for data centers, the Southwest Power Pool’s new interconnection policy for large loads, and Georgia/Virginia regulators approving IRPs for Georgia Power and Dominion Energy.

• Nov 6, 2025

  Tech Giants Pour Billions Into Solar Power as Data Centers Strain the Grid

  The article reports that America’s rapid data center expansion is colliding with shifting federal energy policy and mounting obstacles to renewable projects, illustrated by the Trump administration’s October cancellation of the Esmeralda 7 solar project’s environmental review.

  • Main announcement/action: The article documents the cancellation of the Esmeralda 7 Nevada solar project’s environmental review by the Bureau of Land Management in October, and describes how rapid data center growth is stressing grids (PJM warning in May) and increasing demand for fast, local clean energy solutions; Virginia’s Permit By Rule enables projects under 150 MW to move from application to operation within two years or less.
  • Background and key details:Virginia imported more than 50 million MWh in 2023 (EIA); a 2024 state report warns electricity consumption in Virginia could triple by 2040; corporate actions include Microsoft adding 860 MW in 2024, Meta developing >900 MW in Texas, Amazon having 13.6 GW in progress (including a 500-MW Webb County project), and Google’s $20 billion partnership with Intersect Power and operation of 312 MW of battery capacity.
• Oct 28, 2025

  Data Centers Are Turning to Gas Generators for Prime Power to Eliminate Long Lead Times for Grid Connections

  Data center developers and equipment suppliers are increasingly using natural gas generator sets and packaged generator solutions as near-term prime power to meet rapid AI-driven compute demand.

  • Main announcement/action: Data center developers (notably Joule Capital Partners with Caterpillar and CAT dealer Wheeler Machinery) are deploying natural gas gensets as prime power at large campuses (Millard County, Utah up to 4 GW planned) with fleets of Caterpillar G3520K (2.5 MW each) and >1 GWh battery storage; the Wonder Valley, Alberta project will use onsite natural gas to power an 8-GW data center with the first 1.5 GW scheduled for completion by 2027. Lead times for utility power can be three to seven years, prompting BYOP (bring your own power) and rapid delivery advantages for gas packages.
  • Background and supporting details:Global Market Insights (GMI) valued the global gas generator market at $6.9 billion in 2024, projecting 8.8% CAGR to $16 billion by 2034, with >330 kVA and >750 kVA segments growing fastest; Fidelity Manufacturing expanded staffing from 40 to >500 and opened a second 86,000 sq ft factory (additional 25,000 sq ft production and warehouse planned) to meet data-center-driven demand. Typical large gas engines available up to ~2.5 MW; custom packaged features, ASCE/SEI and local codes, and OSHA/IBC-compliant access (aluminum framing, anti-slip surfaces) are emphasized. Lead times for larger packaged deliveries can be up to one year or more.
• Oct 9, 2025

  New Data Center Developments: October 2025

  Data Center Knowledge published a monthly roundup of global data center project announcements and investments.

  • Main roundup highlights: The article aggregates multiple large-scale AI and data center commitments, notably Nvidia’s $100 billion strategic partnership with OpenAI to deploy 10 GW of GPU systems with “first deployments in the second half of 2026” using Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform; CloudHQ’s $4.8 billion plan to build six data centers in Mexico City with a 900 MW private substation opening in 2027; and regional large investments including Microsoft’s $6 billion Norway deal and Nvidia/OpenAI’s $15 billion UK initiative. It also notes planned construction starts/timelines such as HydraVault beginning construction this fall for a Tier 3-compatible Chicago data center with user buildout access estimated by 2026.
  • Background and other concrete details: The piece lists several energy and infrastructure actions: Centersquare’s $1 billion self-funded acquisition of 10 data centers across the US and Canada; Hitachi Energy’s $1 billion grid investment to support data center growth; Ameresco partnering with the US Navy and CyrusOne to build a 100 MW AI-optimized data center at NAS Lemoore; Pelagos Data Centres’ 250 MW facility near Gibraltar to be built in five phases with the first phase by late 2027; and GreenSquareDC’s 110 MW Sydney campus securing approvals for an initial 15 MW phase expected complete by Q3 2026. For partnerships/deals: Nvidia–OpenAI will deploy GPUs via Vera Rubin and work with infrastructure firms (Nscale/CoreWeave) starting H2 2026; CloudHQ will build six Mexico City data centers and a 900 MW substation opening in 2027.
• Oct 2, 2025

  Hitachi Energy, Grid United Advance North Plains Connector to Link Eastern and Western Grids

  Hitachi Energy and Grid United have formalized an Engineering Services Agreement (ESA) to advance the North Plains Connector (NPC) HVDC project.

  • Announcement details: The ESA (announced Oct. 2, 2025) tasks Hitachi Energy with early-stage engineering services for the ±525 kV, 3-GW, ~420-mile HVDC line between Colstrip, Montana and endpoints in Center and St. Anthony, North Dakota, including technical specifications for two HVDC converter stations, valve hall layouts, control-system architecture, harmonic mitigation studies, dynamic and steady-state modeling, and AC–DC interface definitions for integration with MISO, SPP, and WECC. Grid United will advance corridor refinement, land-rights acquisition, stakeholder engagement, environmental permitting support, and supply-chain sequencing for long-lead items; procurement timelines will be aligned with permitting and construction schedules.

  • Background and concrete project details: The NPC is a $3.2 billion project that received $700 million from DOE’s GRIP program (with a $2.8 billion recipient cost share); Grid United expects approvals in 2026, potential construction begin in 2028, and operation in 2032. An Astrapé/PNNL-reviewed evaluation estimated an ELCC of ~3,550 MW and quantified reliability benefits (~1,800 MW for WECC, 1,350 MW for SPP, 400 MW for MISO). The ESA is an enabling engineering step but does not constitute a final investment decision.

• Sep 30, 2025

  Patmos Expands Downtown KC AI Data Center

  Patmos has expanded its AI data center by converting the former Kansas City Star building into the Patmos AI Campus, adding 10 MW of new colocation capacity to reach a total of 35 MW in a 360,000-square-foot facility.

  • Project details & capacity: The renovation adds 10 MW of new colocation space (total 35 MW site capacity), offers rack-ready colocation in increments of 2.5 MW, and supports densities of 100 kW or more per rack; the campus includes office, conference, and entertainment spaces. The company expects a $1 billion total investment as the project progresses and has similar projects in Dallas and Phoenix, and is considering St. Louis.
  • Infrastructure, security & community outreach: Patmos favors brownfield urban sites for existing infrastructure and chilled water capacity; security includes 24-hour armed guards, cameras, and a night-vision surveillance robot. Patmos conducted a comprehensive outreach effort (door-to-door engagement, joining the neighborhood association, and dedicated community meetings) to explain differences from traditional data centers and address local concerns.
• Aug 13, 2025

  50 States of Power Decarbonization Q2 2025: States Restrict Plant Retirements and Investigate Emerging Energy Sources

  The NC Clean Energy Technology Center released its Q2 2025 edition of the “50 States of Power Decarbonization” quarterly report.

  • Main announcement: The Q2 2025 report found 48 states and Puerto Rico took 393 actions related to electric power decarbonization and resource planning during the quarter, and noted 317 introduced bills not yet passed. The report also summarizes planned capacity changes from recently filed or under‑review integrated resource plans: 118,262 MW solar, 98,317 MW natural gas, 50,117 MW wind, 47,258 MW storage, and 44,286 MW planned coal retirements.
  • Background and details: The report identifies three Q2 2025 trends: (1) lawmakers imposing conditions on electric generation facility retirements; (2) states researching effects of large load customers (e.g., data centers) on the grid; (3) legislators investigating advanced nuclear and geothermal. It highlights top policy developments in Connecticut, Arkansas, Ohio, Minnesota, Missouri, Maine, and an Indiana executive order; media contact is Shannon Helm, NCCETC (shannon_helm@ncsu.edu).
• Jul 30, 2025

  Climate Change Solutions - July 29, 2025

  The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) newsletter highlights recent climate change solutions, legislative updates, and upcoming events.

  • Innovative technologies such as AI-driven disaster resilience tools by U.S. National Laboratories and upgraded air filters to reduce wildfire smoke injuries are featured.
  • Legislative progress includes the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act passed by the House, the La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act advancing with job creation and solar capacity details, and the Fire Ready Nation Act advancing in the Senate to enhance wildfire forecasting.
  • Upcoming briefings focus on Ohio River restoration and the intersection of AI and climate policy.
  • The newsletter also provides links to recordings of the 28th annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and related policy forums.
  • EESI President Daniel Bresette is quoted on energy and AI topics; contact details and social media links for EESI are provided.
• May 5, 2025

  On the Hill in March and April 2025: A Breakdown of Climate, Energy, and Environmental Hearings