xAI Approved to Run 15 Natural Gas Generators at Memphis Data Hub
xAI secures permits for 15 generators at Memphis data center despite Clean Air Act concerns and pending legal action.
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xAI Approved to Run 15 Natural Gas Generators at Memphis Data Hub xAI Natural Gas Generators Get Green Light Amidst Controversy Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has officially secured permits to operate 15 natural gas generators at its Memphis data center. This decision, made by Shelby County regulators, comes after months of controversy involving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. The approval allows xAI to run turbines capable of producing up to 247 megawatts of electricity, albeit with strict emissions controls. The move has sparked concern from environmental groups and local activists, raising questions about pollution, corporate accountability, and the environmental cost of AI infrastructure. Image Credits:Brandon Dill for The Washington Post / Getty Images xAI Natural Gas Generators Raise Environmental Red Flags Shelby County’s approval enables xAI to legally operate 15 Solar SMT-130 generators at its Memphis facility, despite previously running eight similar units without permits. According to the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), xAI h…
