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Environmental groups sue San Antonio data center developers over power plant permits

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21 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit against San Antonio data center developers Vantage and VoltaGrid, alleging violations of the Clean Air Act due to improper permitting for gas-fired power plants powering the data centers.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Data Infrastructure.

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Your data centre projects in Texas must now expect stricter scrutiny and public input on power plant permits, with increased risk of legal challenges over air pollution compliance. Cut dependencies on gas power or prepare for permit battles that could delay operations.

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